Sales Solutions & Merchandising Pro – Employee-Owned

KeHE Distributors, LLC; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Rx

Dental

Vision

FSA/HSA

Supplemental life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid sick time

STD/LTD

ESOP

Holiday pay

Job summary

KeHE Distributors, LLC seeks a Sales Solutions Specialist to strengthen store partnerships and drive in-store sales through effective merchandising and product presentation. This full-time, hourly role focuses on executing store solutions, analyzing opportunities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maximize revenue.

Requirements include strong communication, experience in food/grocery, proficiency with Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook, willingness to travel, and expected weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Outstanding communication (verbal and written) and relationship management skills.
• Proficient with Zoom, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and iPad navigation.
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail to prioritize workload.
• Financial acumen, collaboration, urgency, and ability to manage complexity.
• Working knowledge of products, categories and merchandising techniques.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including some weekends.
• Willing to travel and stay overnights as needed.
• Maintain a reliable vehicle for travel to stores.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day sales and merchandising activities.
• Communicate with customer merchandising teams and store personnel on project status.
• Support sales strategy with cross-functional teams.
• Develop strong store relationships to drive selling objectives.
• Analyze product movement and provide recommendations to increase sales.
• Manage store proposals, PODs, and maximize customer exposure.
• Oversee presentation and rollout of new merchandise with stores.
• Conduct store surveys for new stores or re-merchandising.
• Implement planograms, educational aids and merchandising techniques to boost traffic.
• Manage credits for overages, shortages, and mis-picks.
• Control business expenses.
• Provide vacation and route coverage for Sales teams.

Skills

Communication

Relationship management

Attention to detail

Financial acumen

Collaboration

Sense of urgency

Merchandising techniques

Travel willingness

Overnights flexibility

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Zoom

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

iPad

Job description

KeHE Distributors, LLC seeks a Sales Solutions Specialist to strengthen store partnerships and drive in-store sales through effective merchandising and product presentation. This full-time, hourly role focuses on executing store solutions, analyzing opportunities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maximize revenue.

Requirements include strong communication, experience in food/grocery, proficiency with Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook, willingness to travel, and expected weekend coverage.