Sales Specialist

The Restaurant Store; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

PTO

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability

Dependent Care FSA

401(k) matching

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Incentives

Company Discounts

Bonus Opportunities

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

The Restaurant Store is seeking a Sales Specialist to help the Sales Manager build a strong sales culture at our retail location. You will drive sales goals through daily strategies aligned with merchandising, order fulfillment, and inventory teams to ensure customers enjoy a seamless TRS experience.

You will also train staff, apply DiSC profiling to match customers with team members, and collaborate with Marketing and Branch leadership to grow memberships and optimize fulfillment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in retail or supply chain management.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency with MS Office and experience with CRM systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support sales growth within location’s market and achieve metric goals.
• Coordinate on-site visits and contribute to the internal quote system.
• Develop product knowledge and conduct product training in-branch.
• Match customer needs using DiSC profiling with a sales team member.
• Collaborate with Field Marketing to identify local opportunities and growth.
• Support year-over-year membership growth and order fulfillment improvements.
• Assist with store operations and maintain store cleanliness.

Skills

MS Office

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CRM systems

Project management tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary The Sales Specialist with The Restaurant Store is responsible for assisting the Sales Manager with various aspects of developing and maintaining an effective sales culture for a retail branch location. The Sales Specialist will achieve a variety of sales goals through effective day-to-day strategies that align with our merchandising, order fulfillment, and inventory teams to ensure customers are satisfied with their TRS experience.

Job Summary The Sales Specialist with The Restaurant Store is responsible for assisting the Sales Manager with various aspects of developing and maintaining an effective sales culture for a retail branch location. The Sales Specialist will achieve a variety of sales goals through effective day-to-day strategies that align with our merchandising, order fulfillment, and inventory teams to ensure customers are satisfied with their TRS experience. Responsibilities

• Support sales growth within location’s market and achieve metric goals as outlined by the company
• Contribute to the internal quote system and coordinate on-site visits for appropriate sales opportunities
• Develop and maintain extensive product knowledge and conduct product training as needed within the branch location
• Build and maintain a working understanding of DiSC profiling to match customer needs with a sales team member
• Communicate with Field Marketing team to identify opportunities within the local market that support future growth
• Communicate with Branch / Assistant Branch Manager(s) to identify charitable organizations to support within the local market
• Support year-over-year membership growth at all levels within the local market
• Support the growth and utilization of TRS order fulfillment methods to best support customer needs
• Perform additional tasks and support initiatives as assigned by management to ensure smooth location operations and alignment with overall business goals
• Maintain the overall cleanliness of the store

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed while standing and/or walking, up to and including 9 hours/day.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires regular bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in retail and/or supply chain management
• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Education This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else. Desired Traits & Skills

• Proficiency with MS Office required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and experience with CRM systems and project management tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical and complex concepts in a simple and concise way to ensure ease of understanding
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to quickly adapt as business needs change; ability to address difficult situations with diplomacy and emotional intelligence

Company OverviewYour one-stop-shop for restaurant supplies and foodservice equipment. We aim to exceed our customers’ expectations by providing excellent hospitality, quality, and value.Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• PTO
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Dependent Care FSA
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentives
• Company Discounts
• AT&T & Verizon Discount
• Bonus Opportunities
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Adoption Assistance

Available at HQ Locations Only

• On-Site Fitness Centers
• Dog-friendly Offices