Field Sales Representative to Grocery Chain Stores at Yakult USA

Job Description

Job Description

Yakult USA, the world’s leading probiotic drink manufacturer, is hiring for Sales Field Representative who can cover from Maryland / Washington DC area. At least 1 year of Sales experience to Grocery chains experience in grocery stores a must.

• Location to cover: Maryland States / Washington DC - Primarily work from home and serve as a central point of contact for their assigned areas
• Direct Hire with Great Benefit (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K etc)
• Salary range: $24.50~26.50/hr
• Mileage reimbursement
• Work Schedule: Mon, Thurs & Fri from 7:00am - 4:00pm, Sat & Sun from 8:00am - 5:00pm. (Tues & Wed off)

Requirements of the Sales Field Representative:

• Able to work flexible schedule as needed. Schedule will require weekends and possibly overtime, and schedule may change each week.
• 1 year of Sales experience to Grocery chains experience a must.
• Experience in the food/beverage industry is preferred. Experience with consumer goods a plus.
• Ability to drive from site to site throughout a regular shift under the kind of driving conditions encountered in your geographic territory.
• Must have Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation with valid Auto Insurance
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Computer literacy, and ability to proficiently navigate the Internet, Windows, MS Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and writing skills.
• Must be able to work with little supervision and have ability to be a self-starter.
• Must be a team player and take initiative.

Responsibilities of the Sales Field Representative:

• Primarily work from home and serve as a central point of contact for their assigned areas and will play a key role in developing relationships with retailers and educating store and consumers.
• Visit various grocery stores to meet with store managers, dairy managers, and product demonstration personnel. May include several multi-day trips to other states or areas. Also, will be required to travel to other areas to support stores from time to time.
• Responsible for utilizing sales tools efficiently and negotiating additional exposure in order to help build Brand Awareness in each area.
• Complete daily administrative work within your 8-hour workday.
• Perform other activities requested by Supervisor for special projects. Example: calling on/opening new businesses in other channels, Restaurants, Hospitals, Offices, Nursing Homes, Universities, Other.
• Perform timely Demo visits according to calendar.
• Evaluate demo/demonstrator’s performance and give appropriate feedback to sales department. Execute in-store demonstrations (occasionally as needed).
• Communicate with supervisors and sales team on an ongoing basis.
• Participate in sampling events as needed, along with sampling activity for Influencers in each area.
• Other related duties will be assigned.

For over twenty years, TriCom Quest has been a leader in the employment consultant industry, providing staffing services for both employers and job seekers, at virtually every level - from entry to executive. Our service spans the United States, providing placements for a broad range of companies, including those headquartered in the Pacific Rim with satellite offices within the United States. Yet what makes us stand out from the employment "crowd" is our service. Whether you're hiring employees or in search of a job, TriCom Quest is committed to quality service, from the very first handshake to placement, and beyond.

Company Description

For over twenty years, TriCom Quest has been a leader in the employment consultant industry, providing staffing services for both employers and job seekers, at virtually every level - from entry to executive. Our service spans the United States, providing placements for a broad range of companies, including those headquartered in the Pacific Rim with satellite offices within the United States. Yet what makes us stand out from the employment "crowd" is our service. Whether you're hiring employees or in search of a job, TriCom Quest is committed to quality service, from the very first handshake to placement, and beyond.