Field Brand Representative

American Merchandising Specialists, Inc.; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid holidays and PTO

401(k)

ESOP with 401(k) match

Vehicle and mileage reimbursement

Job summary

American Merchandising Specialists, Inc. is seeking a Field Sales Representative to visit stores, service vendor products and support sales initiatives across assigned accounts.

You will travel to client locations, demonstrate products, provide training, respond to inquiries and help execute campaigns while delivering excellent customer service. A valid driver’s license and proficiency with Microsoft Office are required; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and related software.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus but not required.
• Some college coursework or higher preferred.
• 2 years vendor sales experience preferred; 1 year field sales/customer service experience also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Visit customers to service and advise on vendor products.
• Travel to customer locations and maintain product displays.
• Receive and respond to customer inquiries and questions.
• Provide product information and training on product applications.
• Support campaigns and inform accounts about latest sales techniques.
• Assist with placing items on shelving per plan-o-gram.
• Manage inventory and report weekly hours, location and sales impact.
• May travel overnight; weekends work may be required.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and communicate effectively.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Bilingual (Spanish)

Presentation skills

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Some college or better

Job description

Ability to perform all essential responsibilities for Field Sales Representative to include:

• Visit customers to service/advise on vendor products and perform sales and support services in assigned stores
• Travel to customer locations, servicing vendor products and maintain product displays
• Receive and respond to customer inquiries, answering customer questions
• Provide new product information including receiving customer feedback regarding vendor products and services
• Support and provide product knowledge to customers by demonstrating equipment/products and providing product application training
• Resolve customer complaints and customer/vendor differences in a timely manner
• Facilitate sales, marketing and promotional campaigns by acquainting accounts with the latest sales techniques.
• Assist with placing special orders
• Place items on shelving units according to the plan-o-gram
• Manage and maintain inventory levels, make adjustments as required
• Report weekly summary of hours, location and sales impact
• Comply with all AMS and Customer policies and procedures
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Travel required which may include overnight stays
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates is required, including weekends
• Must be Microsoft Office proficient
• Excellent communication, presentation, written and technical skills required
• Provide a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance (must meet company’s minimum requirements)
• Provide excellent customer service to customers and vendors
• Required to lift up to 50 , this may include lifting weight above shoulders as needed
• Frequent standing, bending and twisting required
• 2 years of vendor sales experience preferred
• 1 year of field sales/customer service experience preferred
• Bilingual speaking a plus (Spanish) but not required.
• Vehicle and mileage reimbursement program
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• paid holidays and PTO
• company equipment
• comprehensive compensation travel (hotel and meals) and cell phone
• 401(k)
• Company Shares through ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) with 401(k) match

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Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

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Motivations

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Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Some college or better.

Experience

Required

Preferred

1 year:

Brand Ambassador or representative

1 year:

Field Sales/Customer Service experience

2 years:

Licenses & Certifications

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