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 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. 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. 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 Company Overview Your one-stop-shop for restaurant supplies and foodservice equipment. We aim to exceed our customers’ expectations by providing excellent hospitality, quality, and value. Benefits Medical Vision Dental PTO Paid Maternity Leave Paid Parental Leave Life Insurance Disability Dependent Care FSA 401(k) matching Employee Assistance Program Wellness Incentives Company Discounts AT&T & Verizon Discount Bonus Opportunities Accident Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Adoption Assistance Available at HQ Locations Only On-Site Fitness Centers Dog-friendly Offices #J-18808-Ljbffr The Restaurant Store