Instore Grocery Sales Representative/Merchandiser

Schraad-Sales-; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Schraad Sales & Marketing Food Brokerage is seeking a full-time in-store Sales Representative/Merchandiser focused on HEB in the San Antonio area. The role involves building relationships with store decision makers, influencing displays during promotions, and conducting regular merchandising tasks across the assigned territory.

The ideal candidate will have retail merchandising experience, especially with HEB, plus strong communication skills and comfort with using technology.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older with a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Retail sales/merchandising experience at HEB preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Comfort with learning/using technology (tablets, phones, computers)

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with in-store decision makers across departments.
• Execute pre-planned and ad-hoc promotions to maintain shelf integrity.
• Report work with tablet including observations, photos, and issues.
• Schedule and cover retail territory per customer plans.
• Assist in store resets and shelving as directed by customers.
• Travel may be required outside local area, including overnights.

Skills

Retail sales

Merchandising

Communication

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tablet usage

Smartphone

Computers

Job description

Schraad Sales & Marketing Food Brokerage is seeking a full-time, in-store Sales Representative/Merchandiser focused at HEB.At Schraad Sales & Marketing we value people as our most strategic and competitive asset. We are committed to the development of a performance driven culture that values our employees’ contributions, opinions, passions and creativity. Schraad Sales & Marketing is dedicated to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.We strive to attract the most talented candidates and brightest minds to join our team, and we are proud of our excellent benefit packages.JOB DESCRIPTIONSummary:We’re seeking a motivated self-starter and excellent communicator who excels at building relationships and rapport with department decision makers in store. This individual will be responsible for influencing stores to order additional product and to display client products during key promotional events. This position also includes general product merchandising and addressing ad-hoc opportunities during the store call. Experience working at or with HEB stores is preferred. This individual will be responsible for a territory in and around the San Antonio Metroplex.Responsibilities and Duties:Build relationships in-store with key decision makers across all departments.Execute pre-planned and ad-hoc retail initiatives to maintain shelf integrity and support promotions.Use a company provided tablet to:Accurately report all work completed/store level actions, observations, photos, and issuesSchedule work assignmentsReceive work documentation and informationRecord work start and completion timesMaintain coverage every reporting cycle of assigned retail territory according to customer frequency plans.Attend resets and implement retail schematics as directed by the customer to meet the shelving plan, as required.Participate in team-scheduled tasks such as retail sales meetings and food shows, as required.Travel may be required outside the local area and include overnight stays on occasion for meetings and other needs.Qualifications:Must be 18 years or olderMust have access to a reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and provide valid proof of insurance that meets company requirementsHigh School Diploma or GED requiredRetail sales/merchandising experience at HEBDecision and leadership skills, ability to be organized and detail oriented, and possess strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with Schraad staff and store personnelExperience and comfort with learning/using technology (Computers, Smart Phone, Tablets)Must have access to reliable high-speed internetPreferred Skills:Produce/fresh dept experienceRetail sellingBroker experiencePhysical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation can be provided to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of this job.The employee is regularly required to stand/walk for long periods of time; frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; frequent repetitive motions; working with hands/arms above head; talking, and hearing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and climb a ladder.