Tropical Cheese Inc. located in Perth Amboy NJ, is looking for Sales Associates to service the areas of New York and New Jersey.
Bilingual English/Spanish and a valid driver’s license are a must.
The Sales Associate supports the Sales Team with route coverage, merchandising, store sets, delivering emergency orders, selling in-store resets, demonstrating products, etc.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Covers Sales Routes temporarily, following the Sales Representative's essential duties and responsibilities
Coordinates Sales coverage with the Sales Rep and/or DSD Sales Manager before coverage
Maintains and increases shelf space/products in Dairy, Deli, and Meat Department sets / resets
Requests secondary displays for high-volume/featured products
Installs POS material (e.g.: price tags, price cards, shelf strips, floor decals, etc.)
Inspects / corrects proper product rotation (FIFO) + removes products close to expiration code or with unsatisfactory cosmetics
Fills empty shelves with product in back-stock
Displays and/or demonstrates product, using samples or catalog, and emphasizes salable features
Attends to assigned Store setups/resets representing the company’s best interest
Performs Market Pricing Audits every 2 weeks
Reports any issues/opportunities (e.g.: product quality, new competitors, store closings, new stores, upcoming events, anniversaries)
Assists Accounts-receivable Manager with collections
Takes temperature refrigeration unit reading at store level and records it on the order sheet
Prepares reports of business transactions and submits expense accounts monthly
Achieves goals and objectives communicated either written and/or verbally by management
Abides with the company’s dress code during working hours
Follows all Employee handbook guidelines
Attends to all Sales meetings
The company offers growth opportunities, medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k retirement plan, paid vacation/personal days, holidays, and a team-work environment.