Retail Sales Representative

Gourmet Foods International; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gourmet Foods International seeks a passionate Retail Sales Representative in Denver to enhance sales and customer relationships. This role involves developing connections with retail managers and executing merchandising strategies while providing exemplary customer service. Competitive salary, commissions, and benefits like medical insurance and paid time off are offered.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid Holidays

Free College Tuition

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Programs

Qualifications

• One year of sales and management experience preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Establish relationships with retail store managers.
• Manage in-store inventory and merchandising.
• Conduct outside sales activities with clients.

Skills

Customer service

Sales skills

Communication

Relationship building

Time management

Education

College degree

Tools

Sales software

Job description

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Job Overview

We're looking for team members with a passion for artisan food who love trying new things. The Retail Sales Representative will collaborate and strategize to improve sales, and merchandising activities in the assigned sales territory, execute client expectations and represent GFI throughout the market. This Sales Representative will demonstrate outstanding customer service and selling skills by assisting customers, answering questions, and suggesting items of value to build customer loyalty.

Job Overview

We're looking for team members with a passion for artisan food who love trying new things. The Retail Sales Representative will collaborate and strategize to improve sales, and merchandising activities in the assigned sales territory, execute client expectations and represent GFI throughout the market. This Sales Representative will demonstrate outstanding customer service and selling skills by assisting customers, answering questions, and suggesting items of value to build customer loyalty.

COMPENSATION Aggressive, Above-average Salary, Commission, Bonuses, And Sales Incentives.

What You'll Be Doing...

Some of your duties may include

• Establish and maintain relationships with retail store managers and department managers.
• Present and sell company products and services to store accounts within assigned sales territory.
• Manage in-store inventory and properly merchandise products in assigned stores.
• Prepare and issue in-store credits if needed according to company/account policy.
• Communicate new product and service opportunities, special developments, information, or feedback gathered through field activity to appropriate company employees.
• Be accessible via phone during business hours (may include weekends).
• Check and respond to email messages a minimum of once daily.
• Participate successfully in all sales drives, incentives, and contests.
• Participate in marketing events such as seminars and sales meetings.
• Conduct outside sales activities by regularly visiting customers to build lasting relationships and understand their needs.
• Schedule and manage customer visits to present product demonstrations discuss solutions, and close sales in a personalized setting.
  
  

Things you need to be able to do

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Carry up to 25 lbs.
• Frequently standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
  
  

Other stuff we like

• A college degree is preferred but not required.
• One year of experience in sales and management.
• One year of culinary work or retail work is preferred.
• Valid Driver's License.
  
  

Things that are a plus

• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Experience working in large, complex multi-location and clients.
• Ability to recognize future trends and Detail-oriented.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule.
• Strong computer skills needed.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic must be able to work independently as a remote employee.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Strong relationship builder, fast communicator, ultra-organized, and deep passion for artisanal specialty foods.
  
  

What We Think You'll Love About Gourmet Foods International

• Advancement Opportunities. We offer career advancement, including college reimbursement. We want to see you grow with the company.
• Keeping it fresh. Learn new things every from new technology to innovative new products we distribute.
• Teamwork. Work on a team that supports each other.
  
  

What else can we offer?

Gourmet Foods Benefits include Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short Term, Long-Term Disability, and accident insurance. We also offer 401(k) with matching contributions, Profit Sharing, Competitive Salaries, Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) - up to 30 days per year, Paid Holidays, Free College Tuition, PAID Parental Leave, Professional Development Programs, opportunity to grow within the Company, Employee Discount, Referral Bonus.

GFI is a drug-free employer. You voluntarily consent to a pre-employment drug screen, and a background check will be required for the hiring process. Background checks can include but are not limited to previous employment, education, and criminal records.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing

• Industries

  Retail

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