Retail Merchandiser/ Stocker

KeHE Distributors, LLC; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sales Solutions Specialist to enhance store partnerships and drive sales growth. This role involves executing strategic sales solutions, analyzing product movement, and developing engaging sales presentations. With a focus on a people-first culture, the company offers a dynamic environment where your contributions can significantly impact sales and customer satisfaction. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and are passionate about the food industry, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team dedicated to good living and good service, and help shape the future of food distribution.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

Employee Stock Ownership

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short & Long Term Disability Coverage

Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate degree preferred.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute sales solutions and assess stores for growth opportunities.
• Maximize sales through innovative product placement and presentation.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Relationship Management

Excel

Access

Cognos

PowerPoint

Financial Acumen

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate Degree

Tools

Excel

Access

Cognos

PowerPoint

Job description

Why Work for KeHE?

• Full-time
• Pay Range: $19.00/Hr. - $23.00/Hr.
• Shift Days: [Specify days], Shift Time: [Specify time]
• Benefits after 30 days
  • Health/Rx
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Paid sick time
  • Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
  • Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
  • Holiday pay for company designated holidays

Overview

Good people, working with good people, for our common good.

Sound good?

KeHE — a natural, organic, specialty, and fresh food distributor — is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food, and good service, we'd love to talk to you!

Primary Responsibilities

The Sales Solutions Specialist is responsible for executing sales solutions, assessing stores for sales growth opportunities, and maintaining store partnerships. The role involves maximizing sales through innovative product placement and presentation, executing store solutions activities, and completing all store sets.

Work schedule is Monday through Friday — Hourly position.

Essential Functions

• Execute design decisions from senior management with urgency
• Analyze product movement and suggest strategies to increase sales
• Develop sales presentations to educate store personnel on product placement that increases sales and customer traffic
• Present and sell latest trends
• Conduct store sales surveys prior to new store openings, resets, or re-merchandising; manage store proposals; drive new item PODs; maximize exposure and sales revenue
• Support sales strategy alongside sales leaders
• Implement plan-o-grams, educational aids, and merchandising techniques to boost customer traffic and sales
• Influence product placement to impact sales revenue
• Manage the rollout of new merchandise, including communication and execution with stores
• Communicate effectively with merchandising teams, store personnel, and other stakeholders regarding project status
• Manage credits by controlling overages, shortages, and mis-picks
• Execute daily sales and merchandising activities
• Build strong store relationships to achieve sales objectives
• Manage business expenses cost-effectively
• Provide vacation and route coverage for sales teams
• Maintain knowledge of product categories and merchandising techniques
• Foster a transparent, cross-functional environment

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, and Aptitude

• High school diploma/GED required; Associate degree preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and relationship management abilities
• Ability to prioritize workload to enhance customer satisfaction
• Proficiency in Excel, Access, Cognos, PowerPoint, and similar tools
• Experience in the food industry or with code-sensitive products preferred
• Ability to identify long-term issues, develop strategies, and link activities to strategic goals
• Attention to accuracy and detail
• Competencies include financial acumen, collaboration, courage, urgency, and managing complexity
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some weekends
• Willingness to travel up to 80% via air and stay overnight
• Adhere to KeHE policies and procedures
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to carry, lift, and move up to 50 pounds
• Frequent sitting and driving
• Frequent standing, climbing, and walking
• Work in both office/store environments and outdoors under various weather conditions
• Noise levels vary from low to high

Requisition ID

2025-26476

Equal Opportunity Statement

KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected category. This policy covers all employment terms and HR processes.