Route Sales Representative

Schwan's; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail food industry is actively seeking individuals for sales and merchandising roles. In this position, you'll work on assigned routes to ensure product availability in store shelves, driving sales through effective merchandising techniques and building strong relationships with store staff and customers. With a Monday to Friday schedule, opportunities for career advancement, and a range of employee benefits, this role offers a solid foundation for your career.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid vacation and holidays

Uniform and footwear allowance

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Grocery experience preferred but not required.
• One or more years of related experience, preferably in retail sales or merchandising.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Place orders and merchandise products on store shelves.
• Drive sales by promoting new products and gaining display space.
• Maintain product displays and rotate stock regularly.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Negotiation

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Point-of-sale systems

Sales software

Job description

Description

Immediately Hiring

If you are interested in building your career in a growing company with popular retail brands such as Red Baron, Tony's, and Freschetta pizza; Mrs. Smith's and Edwards desserts; bibigo and Pagoda Asian-style snacks, this role is for you!

What We Offer

• Pay: $55000 - $57000 / year
• Compensation is a combination of base pay plus commission
• Monday -- Friday schedule (occasional weekends) on assigned route
• Fuel card and mileage reimbursement
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance, and 401K with Company Match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Company uniform and footwear allowance provided
• Opportunities for career advancement

What You Will Do

In this position, you will place orders and merchandise product to ensure our products are available on store shelves for grocery shoppers.

• Place orders and drive additional sales by gaining display space and promoting new products
• Merchandise product, maintain display space, and rotate product
• Use handheld technology and sales software to complete daily work
• Build in-store relationships and work effectively with co-workers in a fast-paced environment
• Utilize your personal vehicle for daily route

What We Look For

• Grocery experience (preferred but not required)
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License, reliable transportation, and 18 years or older
• Ability to safely lift 35 pounds and move frozen product using appropriate equipment
• Ability to meet pre-employment background check and drug test requirements

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, veteran status, national origin, or other protected class. Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Years of Related Experience: One or more years of related experience, such as retail sales or merchandising, preferably in a consumer service and/or sales environment.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with store personnel and customers.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced retail environment.

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Familiarity with point-of-sale systems and basic computer and smart phone proficiencyWillingness to travel as needed.

Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and reliable transportation.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Must possess a mobile device with voice and text capabilities.

Must be willing and able to work weekends and early morning hours as needed.

Ability to operate and maintain company equipment including handhelds, computers, etc.

Basic math and language skills and effective oral and written communication skills.

In certain geographical locations, second languages may be preferred.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all of the duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.