Sales Specialist

Job Summary

The Sales Specialist with The Restaurant Store is responsible for assisting the Sales Manager with various aspects of developing and maintaining an effective sales culture for a retail branch location. The Sales Specialist will achieve a variety of operational goals through effective day-to-day sales strategies that align with the goals of our merchandising, purchasing, and inventory teams.

Job Location

1095 Thomas Busch Memorial Hwy, Pennsauken, NJ 08110

We only accept W-2 candidates, H-1B sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Contribute to the internal quota system and coordinate on-site visits for appropriate sales opportunities

Develop and maintain extensive product knowledge and conduct product training within the branch location

• Build and maintain a working understanding of DISC profiling to match customer needs with a sales team member
• Communicate with Street Marketing team to identify opportunities within the local market that support future growth
• Communicate with Branch / Assistant Branch Manager(s) to identify charitable organizations to support within the local market
• Support Membership and Gold Membership growth year over year within the local market
• Support the growth and utilization of TRS.com across our customer base
• Maintain the overall cleanliness of the store

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed while standing and/or walking, up to and including 9 hours/day.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires regular bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. Occasional activities may involve exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The passage of employees through the work area is average and normal.

Qualifications


Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in retail and/or supply chain management

Education

• This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.

Desired Traits & Skills

• Proficiency with MS Office required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and experience with CRM systems and project management tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical and complex concepts in a simple and concise way to ensure ease of understanding
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to quickly adapt as business needs change; ability to address difficult situations with diplomacy and emotional intelligence
• Service leadership approach with a demonstrated desire to exceed expectations
• Business Proficiency in English is required

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• May require occasional travel to other stores within the region