Merchandiser/Sales Representative

Az Southeast Distributors - Deerfield Beach, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Deerfield Beach, FL

Warehousing and Storage

About the position

The Merchandiser/Sales Representative role at Az Southeast Distributors is designed for an entry-level individual eager to join a dynamic team. The position focuses on establishing and maintaining customer relationships, effectively merchandising products, and promoting new offerings. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a professional demeanor, with the ability to manage time effectively and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with customers.
• Represent the company and maintain a professional seller-buyer relationship with existing customers and bring in new accounts.
• Maintain accounts through weekly visits, accurate orders, effective merchandising, and quality products.
• Represent the entire product line and introduce new packages.
• Make customers aware of new products and services.
• Merchandise all accounts with current, thematic, permanent, and temporary P.O.S.
• Install and maintain displays.
• Ensure proper placement of coolers, shelves, and displays; obtain and maintain maximum space in keeping with display and distribution standards.
• Stay current with competitive market conditions, prices, and products; perform market analysis as required.
• Attend weekly sales meetings and promotional activities.
• Pre-sell accounts and enter orders electronically via iPad.
• Communicate weekly sales, special promotions, new product lines, and new flavors to accounts, as well as distribute point of sale material supporting sales and promotions to existing and potential customers.
• Maintain working relationships with district managers, customers, drivers, and fellow salesmen.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to lift and/or carry a minimum of 40lbs repetitively.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Effective selling skills and ability to create relationships.
• Time management skills and punctuality.
• Honest, outgoing, and culturally sensitive personality.
• Persistent, patient, and self-motivated.
• Clear business ethics and ability to convey a positive and professional image.

Nice-to-haves

• Beverage experience is a plus but not required.
• Bilingual is a plus but not required.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance