Sales Representative (Full Time)

Perry's Ice Cream; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Wellness Programs

Dental Plans (Employer Paid)

401K with Employer Matching

Paid Family Leave

PTO

Life Insurance (Employer Paid)

Tuition Assistance & Continuous Learns

Job summary

Perry’s Ice Cream is seeking a driven Sales Associate to grow our footprint in Ohio. You will manage relationships with convenience stores, supermarkets, drug stores and independent markets, promoting new products and maintaining eye-catching displays.

You’ll drive to customer locations using your own vehicle, stock shelves in cold environments, and handle merchandising while earning mileage reimbursement. A valid driver’s license and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Retail/sales experience in grocery or c-store environments.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and work in cold environments.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with clean record and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with accounts in designated territory (convenience stores, supermarkets, drug stores).
• Promote Perry’s Ice Cream products and merchandise inventory in stores.
• Travel between accounts using personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement.
• Forecast product sales and place orders to manage inventory.
• Use a handheld computer and complete related paperwork.
• Stock shelves in cold storage areas and organize back stock.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Customer relations

Merchandising

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanner

Email/computer literacy

Job description

Overview

The regular work schedule is Monday- Friday. 1st shift.

Pay rate: $40,000-$41,000 annually

About the Role:

As a core member of our sales team, you will be expected to:

• Build relationships with personnel at various types of accounts, including convenient stores, supermarkets, drug stores, and independent markets in designated territory
• Further the Perry's Ice Cream brand by promoting and introducing new products and merchandising inventory throughout designated territory

As your employer, Perry’s will help you to achieve all of the above goals through feedback, education, and continuous professional development.

What We’re Looking For:

• Retail / frozen food sales, merchandising, and execution experience;
• Familiarity with the supermarket, convenience store, and drug store channels;
• Ability to build quality relationships with customers and other team members;
• 2 year business degree preferred or equivalent experience;
• Physical ability to consistently and repetitively lift & carry up to 30 pounds, bend, and twist while merchandising products, and ability to push & pull a store dolly loaded with up to approximately 100 – 500 pounds of product. Additionally, be able to work in a cold environment, such as a walk in freezer with a temperature of -10º to -20ºF;
• Basic computer skills to include email and handheld scanner;
• Accountability to exercise safe behavior;
• Flexibility to work irregular schedule;
• Good communication skills (written and verbal);
• Passion for customer service and representing yourself and Perry’s with the highest quality;
• High integrity and commitment to teamwork; and
• Must have a valid driver’s license with clean driving record, reliable vehicle & proof of insurance in accordance with our auto reimbursement policy.

Essential Duties:

• Working with and talking about ice cream most of your day. How cool is that!
• Building solid relationships with personnel at various types of accounts such as: convenience stores; drug stores; supermarkets; and independent grocery stores in and around the Youngstown and surrounding area.
• Working independently using your personal vehicle to drive from account to account. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with a generous mileage reimbursement program.
• Further the presence of Perry’s Ice Cream by introducing new products and merchandising current inventory to maximize attractiveness to the customer. This includes, creatively selling in and building awesome eye-catching displays to grow sales.
• Forecasting product sales, and placing accurate orders for each account, to manage inventory at all times.
• Using a handheld computer in addition to completing various other paperwork.
• One cool thing you will do, okay… really cold thing you will do is work in store freezers to stock shelves & organize back stock, but fear not, we provide gloves, jackets, and uniforms to support your safety.
• Work with a team to ensure outstanding execution with at each account you manage by proactively communicating with both internal and external customers.

Why Perry’s?

Working with and talking about ice cream… how cool is that?

Behind every bite of Cookie Dough and every scoop of Panda Paws is a passionate team bringing hard work and creative ideas to the table. For over 100 years, Perry’s Ice Cream has been bringing people together to celebrate life’s moments, and you can be a part of this magic.

If you enjoy ice cream and collaborating with others, Perry’s is the place for you! We provide a rewarding supportive environment, and are looking for enthusiastic, talented individuals to join our growing team! Plus, you get to be around ice cream. Who could ask for anything more?

Sweet Benefits:

In addition to the general perks of getting work with ice cream and a fantastic team all day, Perry’s also offers:

• Health Insurance & Wellness Programs
• Employer Paid Dental Plans
• 401K with Employer Matching
• Paid Family Leave
• PTO
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance & Opportunities for Continuous Learning & Promotion

Perry's Ice Cream is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug free facility.