Sales Representative

Eagle Distributing of Shreveport; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distribution company in Shreveport is looking for a motivated individual to maximize sales in assigned accounts. The role involves maintaining product freshness, ensuring accurate inventory levels, and executing account-level objectives. The ideal candidate will have strong selling and negotiation skills, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work flexible hours. A high school diploma is required, and prior selling experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to set priorities and coordinate multiple tasks.
• Physical requirements include lifting and repetitive bending.

Responsibilities

• Maximize sales in assigned accounts.
• Maintain regular call frequency on retail accounts.
• Ensure product freshness standards are met.

Skills

Self-motivated

Selling skills

Negotiation skills

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maximize sales in assigned accounts by increasing distribution, shelf space, displays, securing price points, merchandising, etc. while on relief routes
• Responsible for executing account level objectives while on routes
• Maintain regular call frequency on all assigned retail accounts to meet sales obligations and customer needs
• Ensure product freshness standards in all assigned retail accounts
• Build displays, participate in shelf resets, and other merchandising activities as required
• Re-pack product in the market to maintain high company standards and package integrity
• Sustain proper inventory levels at retail accounts to ensure there are no out-of-stock/over-stock situations
• Provide periodic feedback regarding competitive market data
• Work with all departments to resolve customer service issues (e.g. credit/collection, deliveries, etc.)
• Maintain accurate inventory levels in Mobility handheld
• Attend sales/team meetings as directed by management along with daily interaction with manager to discuss sales issues, competitive activities, and opportunities to maximize sales efforts
• Participate in evening and weekend promotions as necessary
• Safety awareness and prevention is the duty of all employees. As an employee of Eagle Distributing, it is incumbent of you to think safe, be safe, act safe and be aware of all situations that could put safety in jeopardy to any employee or our customers. Perform pre- and post-trip inspections on company vehicles. Follow all traffic laws, ordinances and regulations of Local, State, Federal and Company.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age and have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record
• Highly self-motivated and results oriented with the ability to set priorities, coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously, and be attentive to details
• Strong selling and negotiation skills
• Good math skills and computer skills - Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word) preferred
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to work in a team environment and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Physical requirements include: Repetitive bending, lifting up to 20 lbs, pulling/pushing up to 250 pounds on a two-wheeler, hanging point of sale merchandise
• Work Experience Requirements
• Prior selling or merchandising experience preferred

Education

• High school diploma or GED certificate required; College degree preferred