Sales Specialist - Indianapolis, IN

Sales Specialist - Indianapolis, IN

Mission Foods is looking for a talented Sales Specialist to support its Sales Force in the Indianapolis, IN or Cincinnati, OH. Delivers racks and builds displays in ways that encourage customers to buy products. Prospect for new business. Sell products and incremental space/displays. Develop strong trade relationships with customers. Identify service issues. Ensures Planograms (POGs) are utilized to increase customer purchases. Recommend how many products should be visible to the customer at a time, how high or how low the product should sit on shelving units and what related products should be on display nearby. Ensure sales tag integrity through inspection and proper placement. Check for voids. Communicate back to Area Sales Manager and District Sales Managers daily and weekly. Identify service issues and potential service issues. Keep warehouses clean and maintained. Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required, some college preferred. 2 Years of related experience in sales and/or merchandizing. Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment. Work requires a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. Candidates must live in the geographic area to ensure a reasonable commute and access to customers in the assigned district. Able to work flexible hours and days, including weekends as needed. Able to lift/move up to 40 pounds. Most of the work is in stores and some in the warehouse. English and Spanish strongly preferred. Salary range $55,000 to $58,000 plus Car Benefit, and a Full Benefit Packet including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Life insurance and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts. Additionally, we offer a 401(k) plan with matching. Vacation Pay and 8 Paid Holidays.