Instore Grocery Sales Representative/Merchandiser

Schraad Sales & Marketing; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Schraad Sales & Marketing Food Brokerage seeks a full-time Instore Grocery Sales Representative/Merchandiser for the Springfield, IL area. The role requires organizing and executing shelf layouts, merchandising plans, and client initiatives while maintaining strong customer service standards.

Ideal candidates demonstrate leadership, reliability, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and field technology. Travel and timely reporting are essential to support client objectives and company growth.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong interpersonal, decision making and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to quality and customer service.
• Excellent oral and written communication with staff and store personnel.
• Proficient with computers, smartphones, tablets.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Must have reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance meeting company requirements.
• Must have reliable high-speed internet.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 100% coverage of assigned retail territory per client frequency plans.
• Maintain merchandise displays—cleaning, stocking and rotating products.
• Implement retail schematics and merchandising materials as assigned.
• Take photos using company device when requested.
• Execute retail initiatives (new item placement, price incentives, contests).
• Achieve item placement according to client standards and speed-to-shelf guidelines.
• Record missions, sets and notes in Go Spot Check in real time.
• Use Go Spot Check to check schedule, accept assignments and document work.
• Attend store sets and align shelving to marketing objectives.
• Record expenses, time and leave requests in Paycom accurately and timely.
• Report equipment issues promptly.
• Communicate effectively with Schraad staff and store personnel.
• Check company email twice daily for updates.
• Participate in team sales meetings and food shows as required.
• Travel continually; may include overnight stays.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Attention to detail

Customer service

Technology proficiency

Microsoft Office

Vehicle ownership

Driver’s license

Internet access

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Go Spot Check

Paycom

Microsoft Office

Smartphones/Touch devices

Job description

Schraad Sales & Marketing Food Brokerage is seeking a full time Instore Grocery Sales Representative/Merchandiser in the Springfield, IL area.

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.

Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a motivated, self-starter with a high level of organizational skills to work in a positive, client driven, team-based environment. Must be able to adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently. Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills to work with all levels of personnel within the Company.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Deliver 100% coverage every reporting cycle of assigned retail territory according to client frequency plans.
• Maintain merchandise displays by cleaning, stocking and rotating manufacturer’s product, as assigned.
• Implement retail schematics and merchandising materials, as assigned.
• Take photos as requested with company provided device, as assigned.
• Execute retail initiatives (new item placement, price incentives, contests, etc.), as assigned.
• Attain new and existing item placement according to client and/or customer shelf standards, conditions and speed to shelf guidelines.
• Report all Missions, Sets and Notes in Go Spot Check application in immediate and real time in conjunction with the actual performance of the work.
• Effectively and accurately work with Go Spot Check application to check schedule for work assignments, accept work assignments, receive work documentation and information, record work start and completion times.
• Attend customer store sets and set our client’s shelving sections to meet their marketing objectives.
• Record work expenses, work time and request all vacation and sick time accurately and timely in the Paycom system. Post all time accurately and in accordance with Company Policy prior to approving timecard for payment.
• Report any company-provided equipment issues in a timely manner for immediate resolution.
• Communicate effectively with Schraad staff and store personnel regarding tasks, sales activities and client objectives.
• Check company email twice daily for operational updates.
• Participate in team scheduled tasks such as retail sales meetings and food shows, as required.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor to the position/department.
• Continual travel is required. Travel may be outside the local area and include overnight stays.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must possess strong interpersonal, decision making and leadership skills
• Strong demonstration of organization skills, being extremely detail oriented, commitment to maintaining quality standards per company policy and high attention to customer service
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills in order to communicate effectively with Schraad staff and store personnel
• Proficient with using Technology (Computers, Smart Phone, Tablets)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point)
• Must have access to a reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and provide valid proof of insurance that meets company requirements
• Must have access to reliable high-speed internet

Physical 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.

Preferred Skills

Retail Sales Experience Retail Merchandising Experience