Field Sales Representative; Lowell, MA

Who are we?

UNFI is the leading distributor of all natural, organic, and specialty foods in North America! We’re on a journey to transform the world of food for our customers, suppliers, associates, and families we serve every day. Our mission is simple: to provide healthier food choices to consumers everywhere.

Better Food, Better Future!

Check out our Field Sales Rep. opportunity for Lowell, Massachusetts!

Purpose:

Partner with assigned customers to ensure they have the right products at the right time in the right placement.

Job Responsibilities:

• Order products that aligns with the needs of the customer.

• Responsible for effectively displaying store products.

• Responsible for maintaining effective business relationships with customers.

• Responsible for daily travel to customer locations.

• Responsible for arriving promptly at customer locations on assigned route for service.

• Responsible for rotating stock and removing out of code product.

• Process merchandise returns and issue credits according to company policy.

• Ensure the neat and orderly appearance of UNFI products.

• Responsible for product and/or delivery notification to customers.

• Assist in hanging shelf tags and promotional POS/POP materials and resets.

• Sell promotional and sales programs as assigned.

• Perform duties in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures, as appropriate for location.

• Follow through on customer product requests.

• Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant concerns.

• Attend meetings as required.

• Provides backup for other field sales representatives when needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/Certification:

• Valid driver's license necessary
• Auto insurance levels that meet UNFI requirements

Experience:

• Prior customer service experience in a retail setting
• System Implementation preferred

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Good communication skills
• Time management skills and attention to detail
• Basic math abilities
• Ability to work independently
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Physical Demands:

• Daily travel is required and access to a vehicle is necessary
• Ability to get in and out of car multiple times per day
• Drive to and from accounts safely in city, rural and expressway conditions
• Ability to set up displays, fixtures, shelving and products
• Able to tolerate exposure to store and warehouse conditions including wide variances in temperature, dust and dirt
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.