Instore Grocery Retail Sales Specialist

Schraad Sales & Marketing Food Brokerage is seeking a full time Instore Grocery Retail Sales Specialist in the West Des Moines, IA area.At Schraad Sales & Marketing we value people as our most strategic and competitive asset. We are committed to the development of a performance driven culture that values our employees’ contributions, opinions, passions and creativity. Schraad Sales & Marketing is dedicated to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.We strive to attract the most talented candidates and brightest minds to join our team, and we are proud of our excellent benefit packages.SummaryJOB DESCRIPTIONWe are seeking a motivated, self-starter with a high level of organizational skills to work in a positive, client driven, team-based environment. Must be able to adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently. Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills to work with all levels of personnel within the Company.The Retail Sales Specialist is responsible for driving in-store revenue growth for clients by expanding distribution and elevating product visibility through secondary displays, merchandising, etc. The Retail Sales Specialist will work across an assigned territory, building relationships with store decision makers across grocery retail departments, including Grocery, Frozen, Dairy, Natural, Specialty, General Merchandise, Health and Beauty Care, Produce, Bakery, Meat, Seafood and Deli.Role And ResponsibilitiesRetail Selling and ExecutionBuild a thorough knowledge of client products to educate in-store personnel Develop a relationship with in-store personnel including department decision makersOwn in-store sales performance across the territory by driving distribution gains, optimizing display execution, and securing incremental placements and feature opportunitiesCapture relevant store and competitive intelligence and relay back to team leadershipMaintain territory of assigned stores for each reporting cycle to meet coverage goalsMaintain merchandise displays by cleaning, stocking and rotating manufacturer’s product, as assignedExecute retail initiatives (new item placement, contests, etc.), as assignedCommunication and Team EngagementAccurately capture all tasks as instructed using company provided tablet, in real time as the work is being performedCheck company email twice daily for operational updatesCommunicate effectively with Schraad staff and store personnel regarding tasks, sales activities and client objectives. Participate in team scheduled tasks such as retail sales meetings and food shows, as requiredCapture and share photos as requestedAdministrationFollow all company policies, including but not limited to Company Handbook and Travel and Business Expense ReimbursementEnsure timely and accurate reporting of time and expenses in company systems Request all vacation and sick time accurately and with appropriate notice in company systemsReport any issues with company provided equipment in a timely manner for immediate resolution OtherContinual travel is required. Travel may be outside the local area and include overnight stays