Sales Representative - Syracuse, NY Area

River-Valley-Foods-1; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis

Disability Insurance

Flexible Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) & Roth IRA with company match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Purchase Program

Job summary

River Valley Holdings in Syracuse, NY is seeking a full-time Sales Representative to grow our Northeast customer base and promote our specialty dry and frozen grocery items.

The ideal candidate delivers excellent service, builds lasting relationships, travels as needed, lifts up to 50 lbs, and is available weekends. We offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, PTO, holidays and more.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year in merchandising or customer service; grocery experience preferred.
• Valid state driver’s license and reliable transportation; daily travel required.
• Weekend availability and occasional overnight travel; ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service and build productive relationships.
• Stock, arrange, rotate products and build displays; implement planograms.
• Maintain inventory by ordering product as needed; prepare shelves for optimal placement.
• Frequent lifting, standing, and movement to service lower shelves.

Skills

Customer service

Merchandising

Communication

Organizational skills

Sales processes

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Electronic Ordering/PDA

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Salary Range: $40,000.00 To $43,000.00 Annually

River Valley, a growing specialty foods distributor in Syracuse, NY, is searching for a full time Sales Representative in the Syracuse, NY area.

River Valley Holdings is a family-owned food distribution company based in Syracuse, NY and serving retail customers across the northeastern United States. The River Valley family of companies: River Valley Foods, Cavallaro Foods, and Empire Valley distribute a wide range of specialty dry and frozen grocery items out of warehouses in Syracuse, NY.

This role is integral to driving business growth and supports our commitment to building lasting and productive customer relationships through our full-service program. The successful candidate demonstrates attention to detail, exceptional visual presentation skills, and the business acumen to meet customer needs through active listening and open, effective communication.

Wages: $40,000 - $43,000 per year

Essential Functions

• Consistently deliver exceptional customer service and build productive customer relationships.
• Stock product, arrange product on shelves, and rotate product to ensure freshness.
• Build displays, implement planograms, and reset sections to add items or optimize shelf placement.
• Cleaning and dusting of product and shelving.
• Order product to maintain inventory levels, as needed.
• Perform additional job duties as required.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a High School diploma or equivalent
• At least one year of experience in a merchandising or customer service role; grocery experience preferred
• Must have a valid state issued driver’s license and reliable personal transportation
• Daily travel required, must be available for occasional, position dependent overnight travel
• Available to work weekends and/or a variable schedule as required
• Able to routinely lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to stand, walk, lift and bend to service lower shelves for extended periods of time
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information
• Strong organizational skills and a fundamental understanding of sales processes
• Ability to adapt and demonstrate flexibility in managing numerous, competing priorities
• Proven critical thinking skills and a proactive approach to problem solving
• Strong computer skills – Email/Outlook, Electronic Ordering/PDA, Word, Excel

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk/stand 8-10hrs per day
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50lbs
• Ability to push/pull heavily loaded product carts
• Repetitive bending/stooping/kneeling to fill shelves
• Ability to move and climb ladders/step stools

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) & Roth IRA with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Purchase Program

River Valley Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)