Relief Representative Indianapolis

Zink-Distributing-Company-LL; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Zink-Distributing-Company-LL in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Sales Associate to build eye-catching displays, stock shelves, and support promotions in grocery and convenience store accounts. You will work with field sales reps, maintain inventory accuracy, and complete weekly reports.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, willingness to lift up to 40 lbs, and flexibility in hours. Indiana Salesman’s Permit preferred; prior retail merchandising experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; 1-2 years of college preferred.
• Prior retail sales/merchandising experience is a plus.
• Must be able to lift and carry 40 pounds frequently and 170 pounds occasionally and push/pull 2,500 pounds occasionally.
• Indiana Salesman’s Permit Pursuant to 905 IAC 1-8 is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build eye catching displays at store locations.
• Build and maintain A-B displays and restock/rotate shelves in retail accounts.
• Work with off-premise sales personnel in grocery and convenience store accounts.
• Install and place permanent and paper point of sale materials.
• Ensure proper stock rotation and notify about freshness issues.
• Complete weekly reports and related administration.
• Support sales promotions and events.
• Provide relief coverage for sales territories when needed.

Skills

Merchandising

Sales support

Customer orientation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1-2 years college (preferred)

Tools

Hand truck

Pallet jack

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46227, Job Category: Sales,

JOB DUTIES:

• Build eye catching displays
• Build and maintain A-B displays and restock/rotate shelves in retail accounts
• Working closely with off-premise sales personnel in grocery and convenience store accounts
• Install and place permanent and paper point of connection materials
• Ensure proper stock rotation in assigned accounts and notify appropriate personnel of potential freshness issues
• Complete and submit on a timely basis administrative paperwork: daily, weekly, monthly reports, point-of-sale booking forms, etc.
• Provide support for sales promotions and special events
• After completing required training, provide relief coverage for sales territories in Sales Reps’ absence when necessary

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Interact professionally and personally with grocery and convenience store account representatives, employees, managers, and guests
• At assigned accounts, build and stock promotional displays
• At assigned accounts, sell primary and secondary product placement for assigned brands
• Complete and maintain weekly reports and other related documentation
• Must be able to lift and carry 40 pounds frequently and 170 pounds occasionally and push/pull 2,500 pounds occasionally

Qualifications:

• Must be able to lift and carry 40 pounds frequently and 170 pounds occasionally and push/pull 2,500 pounds occasionally
• Employee does not pose a direct threat to the safety or health of him/herself or of others
• Ability to be issued and hold an Indiana Salesman’s Permit Pursuant to 905 IAC 1-8
• Must be able to constantly maintain a motor vehicle record that is satisfactory to management
• Must be able to constantly maintain a motor vehicle record that meets requirements of company’s insurance carriers
• High School Diploma or GED certificate required. 1-2 years of college education preferred
• Prior retail sales / merchandising experience a plus
• Highly organized with ability to manage priorities and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong internal and external customer orientation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours
• Ability to safely operate job-related equipment (hand truck, pallet jack, etc.)
• Ability to hang merchandise and able to fulfill other physical requirements including: Repetitive lifting (up to 50 lbs overhead), bending, pulling/pushing (Push/pull up to 340 pounds on a two-wheeler)