Field Marketing Associate

The Restaurant Store

Jacksonville (FL)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

PTO

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability

401(k) matching

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Incentives

Company Discounts

Bonus Opportunities

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

The Restaurant Store is seeking a Field Marketing Associate to communicate the advantages of shopping with TRS across the Jacksonville market, maintaining a positive image of the local branch and driving field marketing initiatives aligned with sales leadership.

This role requires building relationships with food service operators, using MS Office to manage B2B contacts, planning efficient visits, and turning prospects into regular customers while staying adaptable to changing business needs.

Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in retail and/or field marketing / sales
Experience using MS Office Suite to maintain business-to-business relationships
High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

Communicate with TRS customer base, including food service operators and owners
Navigate company software & technology to support customer needs and position requirements
Plan efficient travel routes to meet with local business customers on recurring basis
Increase local branch sales by converting new prospects into active customers and re-engaging inactive and lapsed customers into regular purchasers with TRS
Communicate pertinent information to sales team at local branch through established communication methods
Communicate customer buying trends and competitor information to local store by providing relevant competitor invoices
Develop and maintain knowledge of available products

Skills

Customer communication

MS Office

Travel planning

Prospect conversion

Local market knowledge

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary

The Field Marketing Associate with The Restaurant Store is responsible for communicating the advantages of shopping with TRS in a clean and concise manner across the local market area, while consistently portraying a positive representation of their local branch. The Field Marketing Associate will achieve a variety of operational goals through effective field marketing and indirect sales strategies that align with the goals of our sales and leadership teams.

Job Summary

Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty at a satisfactory level. The requirements listed below are a representation of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to effectively communicate with TRS customer base, including but not limited to food service business operators and owners
Ability to navigate company software & technology to support customer needs and position requirements
Ability to plan efficient travel routes to meet with local business customers on recurring basis
Increase local branch sales by converting new prospects into active customers and re-engaging inactive and lapsed customers into regular purchasers with TRS
Communicate pertinent information to sales team at local branch through established communication methods
Communicate customer buying trends and competitor information to local store by providing relevant competitor invoices
Develop and maintain knowledge of available products

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 field marketing / sales
Experience using MS Office Suite to maintain business-to-business relationships
High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience

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

Previous experience in the restaurant industry is a plus
Must possess reliable transportation and maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical and complex concepts in a simple and concise way to ensure ease of understanding
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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

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