Sales Specialist

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$45,000.00/yr - $50,000.00/yr

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 operational goals through effective day‑to‑day sales strategies that align with the goals of our merchandising, purchasing, and inventory teams.

• Contribute to the internal quota system and coordinate on-site visits for appropriate sales opportunities.
• Develop and maintain extensive product knowledge and conduct product training within the branch location.
• Build and maintain a working understanding of DISC profiling to match customer needs with a sales team member.
• Communicate with Street 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 Membership and Gold Membership growth year over year within the local market.
• Support the growth and utilization of  across our customer base.
• Maintain the overall cleanliness of the store.

• 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 50 lbs.

• 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.

This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.

• Proficiency with MS Office (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.
• Service leadership approach with a demonstrated desire to exceed expectations.

Your one‑stop shop for restaurant supplies and food service equipment. We aim to exceed our customers’ expectations by providing excellent hospitality, quality, and value.

• 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

• On‑Site Fitness Centers
• Dog-friendly Offices

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Sales and Business Development

• Wholesale