Sales Specialist

Sales Specialist

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 sales goals through effective day-to-day strategies that align with our merchandising, order fulfillment, and inventory teams to ensure customers are satisfied with their TRS experience.

Location: 705 Morehouse Drive, New Castle, DE 19720

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

Responsibilities

• Support sales growth within location's market and achieve metric goals as outlined by the company
• Contribute to the internal quote system and coordinate on-site visits for appropriate sales opportunities
• Develop and maintain extensive product knowledge and conduct product training as needed within the branch location
• Build and maintain a working understanding of DiSC profiling to match customer needs with a sales team member
• Communicate with Field 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 year-over-year membership growth at all levels within the local market
• Support the growth and utilization of TRS order fulfillment methods to best support customer needs
• Perform additional tasks and support initiatives as assigned by management to ensure smooth location operations and alignment with overall business goals
• 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.

Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in retail and/or supply chain management
• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience

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