Sales Consultant

Jobtailor; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Sherman, TX seeks a route sales professional to manage an established territory, sell, service, and merchandise while maintaining accurate accounts receivable. You will ensure constant customer contact and execute sales initiatives to grow the business.

The ideal candidate has route sales experience, strong verbal and written communication, and a goal-oriented mindset. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required, and local candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. degree or related industry experience.
• Prior route sales experience is highly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Goals and results driven.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Reliable transportation and proof of insurance.
• Local candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage an established sales territory including selling, servicing, merchandising, administration and maintaining up-to-date accounts receivable.
• Ensure consistent customer contact and plan sales initiatives.
• Handle customer-related issues promptly and courteously.
• Understand products and pricing schedules and make effective sales presentations.
• Achieve company objectives and grow the business.
• Identify and nurture new accounts and rotate products on shelves and displays.
• Perform inventory checks and minimize order mistakes; follow procedures.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Goal-oriented

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Industry experience

Tools

Sales Management

Account Management

Inventory Checks

Merchandising

Sales Presentations

Job description

• Manage an established sales territory, including selling, servicing, merchandising, administration and maintaining up-to-date accounts receivable
• Ensure consistent customer contact
• Plan and execute sales initiatives
• Handle customer-related issues promptly and courteously
• Understand products and pricing schedules
• Make effective sales presentations
• Achieve company objectives and grow the business
• Identify and nurture new accounts
• Use available POS materials to enhance selling efforts
• Merchandise displays, shelves, cold boxes, counters and windows
• Follow required steps during sales calls
• Perform inventory checks and communicate to minimize order mistakes
• Rotate products on shelves, cold boxes and displays
• Follow company policies and procedures
• Handle paperwork accurately and promptly

Requirements

• BA/BS college degree or related industry experience
• Prior route sales experience (highly preferred)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Goals and results driven
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Reliable transportation and proof of insurance
• Local candidates preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing sales territories, executing sales initiatives, and maintaining customer relationships while ensuring compliance with company policies. Proficient in effective sales presentations and inventory management to drive business growth.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Route Sales Experience
• Sales Initiatives Execution
• Customer Relationship Management
• Effective Sales Presentations
• Inventory Management

Hard Skills

• Sales Management
• Account Management
• Product Knowledge
• Merchandising
• Inventory Checks
• Sales Presentations
• Customer Service
• Administration
• Accounts Receivable
• Sales Call Procedures

Soft Skills

• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Goal-Oriented
• Problem Solving
• Customer Service Orientation

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

• Sales Territory
• Customer Contact
• Product Rotation
• Local Candidates
• Driving Record

Tools & Technologies