Bilingual Sales Specialist

The Restaurant Store; Pennsauken Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

PTO

401(k) matching

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

The Restaurant Store is seeking a Sales Specialist to support the Sales Manager and team in developing an effective sales culture at a retail branch. The role emphasizes daily sales strategies aligned with merchandising, purchasing, and inventory goals to drive customer engagement and revenue.

Qualified candidates should have retail experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with CRM tools and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; explain complex concepts clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Focus on expanding customer support and sales to Spanish-speaking customers.
• Communicate with Spanish-speaking customers in-store and via TRS.com.
• Join Street Marketing team for on-site outreach to Spanish-speaking populations.
• Coordinate on-site visits for sales opportunities and train branches on products.

Skills

MS Office

CRM systems

Project management tools

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Multi-tasking

Tools

CRM

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Sales Specialist with The Restaurant Store is responsible for assisting the Sales Manager and other Sales Specialists with various aspects of developing and maintaining an effective sales culture for a retail branch location. The Sales Specialist will achieve a variety of operational goals through effective day-to-day sales strategies that align with the goals of our merchandising, purchasing, and inventory teams.

Responsibilities

• Focus on expanding customer support and sales to our Spanish-speaking customer base
• Communicate with Spanish-speaking customers within the store location to ensure customers are aware of all products and services available on-site and via TRS.com
• Accompany Street Marketing team members to various locations with Spanish-speaking populations within market reach of the store to clearly communicate products available from TRS
• Contribute to the internal quota system and coordinate on-site visits for appropriate sales opportunities
• Develop and maintain extensive product knowledge and conduct product training within the branch location
• Communicate with Branch / Assistant Branch Manager(s) to identify charitable organizations to support within the local market
• Support Membership and Gold Membership growth year over year within the local market
• Support the growth and utilization of TRS.com across our customer base
• Maintain the overall cleanliness of the store

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed while standing and/or walking, up to and including 9 hours/day.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires regular bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in retail and/or supply chain management

Education

• This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.

Desired Traits & Skills

• Proficiency with MS Office required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and experience with CRM systems and project management tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical and complex concepts in a simple and concise way to ensure ease of understanding
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to quickly adapt as business needs change; ability to address difficult situations with diplomacy and emotional intelligence
• Service leadership approach with a demonstrated desire to exceed expectations

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. Occasional activities may involve exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The passage of employees through the work area is average and normal.

Company Overview

Your one-stop-shop for restaurant supplies and foodservice equipment. We aim to exceed our customers’ expectations by providing excellent hospitality, quality, and value.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• PTO
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Dependent Care FSA
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentives
• Company Discounts
• AT&T & Verizon Discount
• Bonus Opportunities
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Adoption Assistance

Available at HQ Locations Only

• On-Site Fitness Centers
• Dog-friendly Offices