Field Service and Sales Representative

Job Description

Associated Distributors has established itself as a premier store merchandiser of sunglasses and cellular accessories to convenience stores and truck stops. We pride ourselves on the level of service that we provide to each retail store to make sure our products are replenished and well displayed. As part of the Lil’ Drug Store Products family of companies we offer a benefits package that includes health insurance, 401(k) plan and paid-time off. Lil’ Drug Store Products is the leading health and beauty care supplier to over 125,000+ convenience stores throughout the country. They have achieved consistent growth and success and is recognized as an industry leader. The Company is committed to their employees and their customers.

Associated Distributors is expanding field operations with opportunities to grow. We are hiring a part-time Field Service Representative to establish good working relationships with retailers we serve by placing orders, servicing, cleaning, and selling our products in the assigned territory.

Territory: Washington, Idaho, & NE Oregon

Weekly Mileage: 100-500 miles (depending on week)

Overnight Travel: 1-4 per month

Essential Job Responsibilities and Duties:

· Order products for the retailer by utilizing an electronic hand-held device, or leave behind suggest order.

· Work independently to place products accurately with a high quality, clean, visual display

· Establish and maintain rapport with key store individuals while providing outstanding customer service

· Service a store route consisting of approximately 100-500 driving miles, depending on the week

· Update and maintain display assortment with best-selling products for each store

· Acquire new customer accounts in existing territory

· Drive sales by selling promotional displays to existing customers

· Manage store route planning in an efficient manner

· Travel extensively through assigned region

· Other duties as assigned

Education:

· High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

· Minimum of 1-year retail experience

· Route sales experience preferred

Key Competencies:

· Detail Orientation/Quality Focus: Verifies all work. Recognizes and addresses flaws.

· Project/Task Management: Effectively fulfills own role in a timely fashion.

· Organizing Skills: Seeks and finds all resources needed to effectively accomplish a task bringing all together into an organized manner

· Time Management: Capable of managing and prioritizing both everyday responsibilities and longer-term objectives.

· Adaptability/Flexibility: Ably modifies or shifts behavior as situations or objectives evolve. Demonstrates open-mindedness.

· Personal Energy/Enthusiasm: Is positive, cheerful, and vigorous in actions. Maintains optimism through ups and downs.

· Autonomy/Self-Direction: Works well and achieves results with little or no supervision and general directions.

· Customer Focus: Gives customers’ needs priority and responds quickly to customer concerns.

· Ethics, Integrity, Values: Ably builds trust and is widely trusted.

· Interpersonal Communication: Builds rapport with all levels within and outside the company.

· Sales/Persuasion/Influence Skills: Consistently delivers required sales results.

Physical and Working Environment:

· Working Hours: Up to 30 hours per week. Generally, between 8 AM – 5 PM with flexibility for business and personal needs (with Supervisor approval).

· Working Environment: Work usually performed in a retailer.

· Tools and Equipment Used: Computer, tablet, e-mail, phone, and other standard office equipment.

· Travel: Daily travel by automobile. Up to 25% overnight travel. Occasional airline travel for special projects.

· Physical Demands: Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs on occasion; digital dexterity and hand/eye to operate equipment such as computer keyboard, calculator, and standard office equipment. Ability to effectively communicate with customers, supplier or employees remotely and in person; ability to travel by airplane or automobile.

Job Title: Field Service Representative (Part-Time)

Classification: Non-Exempt Hourly

Location: Spokane, WA

Reports To: Territory Supervisor of Field Service Representatives

Supervisory Responsibility: No

Benefits:

· Paid Sick Leave

· 401(k) plan

· Volunteer Time Off

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Wellness Program Opportunities

Compensation:

· $20.00 - $26.50 per hour

· Eligible for Sales Performance Incentive Funds (SPIF)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.50 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 30 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to travel including overnight in a hotel 1-4 nights per month?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Retail: 1 year (Preferred)
• Merchandising: 1 year (Preferred)
• Sales: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Spokane, WA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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