Field Marketing Associate

The Restaurant Store; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

PTO

Vision

Dental

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability

401(k) matching

Wellness Incentives

Company Discounts

Job summary

The Restaurant Store is seeking a Field Marketing Associate to promote TRS advantages across the local market, presenting a positive image of the nearby branch. You will drive growth through field marketing and indirect sales strategies aligned with sales leadership goals.

Responsibilities include communicating with food service operators, planning travel to meet customers, and increasing branch sales while maintaining knowledge of available products and services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in retail and/or field marketing/sales.
• Food Service Industry experience is preferred.
• Experience using MS Office Suite to maintain B2B relationships.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with TRS customer base including food service operators and owners.
• Navigate company software and technology to support customer needs.
• Plan efficient travel routes to meet local business customers regularly.
• Increase local branch sales by converting prospects and re-engaging customers.
• Share customer buying trends and competitor info with the local store.
• Build and maintain knowledge of available products.

Skills

Communication

Client outreach

Travel planning

Sales collaboration

Industry knowledge

Product knowledge

Education

No degree required

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

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.

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
• Food Service Industry experience
• Experience using MS Office Suite to maintain business-to-business relationships

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

• 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