Field Sales & Merchandising Specialist

Mission Foods; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Foods in Indianapolis is seeking a Sales Specialist to support its Sales Force. You will deliver racks, build displays, prospect for new business, and foster trade relationships while reporting to the Area Sales Manager.

You're expected to manage planograms, ensure tag integrity, handle weekends, lift up to 40 pounds, and maintain clean warehouses. Bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required
• Some college preferred
• 2 years of related experience in sales/merchandising

Responsibilities

• Delivers racks and builds displays to encourage purchases.
• Prospects for new business and sells products and incremental space/displays.
• Develops trade relationships with customers and identifies service issues.
• Ensures planograms (POGs) are utilized to increase customer purchases; recommends product visibility.
• Inspects sales tags and checks for voids to maintain accuracy.
• Communicates with Area Sales Manager and District Sales Managers daily/weekly.
• Identifies service issues and potential service issues.
• Keeps warehouses clean and maintained.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Well-organized

Detail-oriented

Fast-paced environment

Valid driver's license

Commutable region resident

Flexible hours including weekends

Able to lift 40 pounds

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma/GED

2 years sales/merchandising experience

Some college coursework preferred

Job description

Mission Foods in Indianapolis is seeking a Sales Specialist to support its Sales Force. You will deliver racks, build displays, prospect for new business, and foster trade relationships while reporting to the Area Sales Manager.

You're expected to manage planograms, ensure tag integrity, handle weekends, lift up to 40 pounds, and maintain clean warehouses. Bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred.