Sales Service Associate

Core-Mark; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company cell phone

CarData reimbursement plan

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Core-Mark, a leading distributor to the convenience retail industry, is seeking a Sales Service Representative to support regional sales initiatives and collaborate with the local Sales Team. You will drive SmartStock program execution, merchandising, and customer relationship building to support store performance and vendor relationships.

The role emphasizes in-market execution, compliance with company policies, and strong customer service.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in retail, convenience/grocery, foodservice, or sales.
• Ability to drive to customer locations with mileage reimbursement provided.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, reliable vehicle and proper insurance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a detailed call routine with a ledger of customers.
• Execute the SmartStock program (racks, plan-o-grams, ordering, merchandising).
• Identify and reduce out-of-stocks on shelves.
• Ensure products are fresh and within date codes.
• Attend to customer needs and concerns promptly.
• Ensure plan-o-gram and marketing best practices in stores.
• Identify display opportunities and maximize positioning.
• Ensure products are displayed, priced, and identified.
• Resolve customer challenges with assistance as needed.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.
• New business solicitation.

Skills

Self-motivation

MS Office

Communication skills

Travel availability

Independent work

Oral and written communication

Customer service

Job description

Company Description:

Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America - offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators across the U.S. and Canada.

Job Description:

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more!
• Growth opportunities in performing essential work to support America's food distribution system.
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

Position Details:

• Starting pay: $25.00 - $28.00/hour
• Company issued cell phone and CarData reimbursement plan
• Traveling an average of about 100 Miles per day.
• Shift: Monday - Friday
• Start time 7AM - 8AM

Why Join Core-Mark?

Core-Mark emphasizes personal growth and development for all associates. We believe that when you succeed, the company succeeds. We promote internally whenever possible and provide frequent training opportunities in several formats to help you meet your personal and career goals.

Position Summary:

As a Sales Service Representative, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our strategic sales initiatives in your assigned sales region, collaborating closely with the Sales Team in that area. Your responsibilities will encompass tasks focused on executing our SmartStock program, ensuring compliance with company policies, and providing merchandising and sales support. You will also be responsible for building strong relationships with customers in the sales region and supporting the Sales Team in addressing their needs and concerns. Your professionalism and business execution are critical contributions to driving business forward for our customers, vendors, and ourselves.

Position Responsibilities:

• Maintaining a detailed and specific call routine with a designated ledger of customers.
• Maintenance and execution of the SmartStock program (racks, plan-o-grams, ordering, and merchandising activities).
• Identifying and reducing out-of-stocks on shelves.
• Ensuring products are fresh and within date code parameters.
• Attending to customer needs and concerns promptly.
• Ensuring plan-o-gram, marketing best practices, and compliance in stores.
• Identifying display opportunities and maximizing display positioning.
• Ensuring that products are properly displayed, priced, and identified.
• Finding solutions to possible customer challenges with assistance.
• Performing other tasks and duties as assigned.
• New Business solicitation

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Self-motivated, self-starter with strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to travel 5 days per week.
• Must have reliable transportation to travel to convenience stores & customer locations
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Strong oral & written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills

Benefits:

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in retail, convenience/grocery, foodservice, or sales, preferred but not required.
• Ability to drive to customer locations using personal transportation (mileage and gasoline reimbursement provided).
• Must have a valid driver's license, clean driving record, reliable vehicle, and proper valid insurance.

Preferred qualifications:

EEO Statement:

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.