Field Sales Representative - Part Time

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Good people, working with good people, for our common good.

Sound good?

KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you!

Responsibilities

The Field Sales Representative - Part Time drives KEHE sales at customer sites within an assigned territory and route through placement of product, promotional selling and effective display of merchandise. The Field Sales Representative must project a positive image to KEHE customers and while adhering to KEHE policies and procedures. Must be able to work both independently and collaboratively with coworkers, customer’s employees and vendors. Work Hours: The work schedule is Mondays & Thursdays, starting at 5AM - 2PM, plus a third day of your choice. Work hours are subject to change. Base hourly rate $19.00, plus commission.

Qualifications

The employee must be proficient in written and spoken English and possess basic math skills. The employee must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Basic skill in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook) is required. The minimum required level of experience is one year in KEHE operations or a related sales field (with perishable experience necessary for certain areas). The employee must have a valid driver’s license, maintain a driving record that meets KEHE’s standards and insurance eligibility requirements for excess liability. The employee must have reliable transportation, and if using a personal vehicle must maintain automobile liability coverage adequate to meet the financial responsibility laws of the state(s) in which the employee operates.

Work Environment: The work environment is indoors. The employee may be exposed to variable temperatures from the three different product climates (dry, cold, freezer). The employee is also exposed to temperature variation during travel throughout assigned geographical territory. The floors are concrete in the staging area; vinyl floor covering is typical when working the aisles at a customer site.

Physical and Mental Demands: Exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently, to move objects and product. This position requires driving to and from KEHE customers stores, sometimes long distances apart. This job also requires frequent standing and walking. The employee must know and follow proper safety protocols, KEHE grooming, hygiene and dress code requirements. The employee must have good time management skills in order to assist with multiple customer accounts in a timely fashion, know the assigned customer requirements, KEHE and customer policies and procedures. The employee must also understand, retain, and apply product knowledge to drive KEHE sales. Application of basic mathematic functions and writing skills are needed to create orders, reconcile deliveries, and maintain inventory.