Salesperson, Retail Sales

Tropical Cheese Ind. located in Perth Amboy NJ, is looking for Sales Associates to service the areas of New York and New Jersey.

Bilingual English/Spanish and a valid driver’s license are a must.

The Sales Associate supports the Sales Team with route coverage, merchandising, store sets, delivering emergency orders, selling in store resets or demonstrating products, etc.

• Covers Sales Routes on temporary basis, following the Sales Representative essential duties and responsibilities
• Coordinates Sales coverage with Sales Rep and/or DSD Sales Manager prior to coverage
• Maintains and increases shelf space / products in Dairy, Deli and Meat Department sets / resets
• Requests secondary displays for high-volume/featured products
• Installs POS material (e.g.: price tags, price cards, shelf strips, floor decals, etc.)
• Inspects / corrects proper product rotation (FIFO) + removes products close to expiration code or with unsatisfactory cosmetics
• Fills empty shelves with product in back-stock
• Displays and/or demonstrates product, using samples or catalog, and emphasizes salable features
• Attends to assigned Store setups / resets representing the company’s best interest
• Performs Market Pricing Audits every 2 weeks
• Reports any issues/opportunities (e.g.: product quality, new competitors, stores closings, new stores, upcoming events, anniversaries)
• Assists Accounts-receivable Manager with collections
• Takes temperature refrigeration unit reading at store level and records it on order sheet
• Prepares reports of business transactions and submits expense accounts monthly
• Achieves goals and objectives communicated either written and/or verbally by management
• Abides with company’s dress-code during working hours
• Follows all Employee handbook guidelines
• Attends to all Sales meetings

Company offers growth opportunities, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k retirement plan, paid vacation/personal days, holidays and a team-work environment. Send resume To Human Resources Department.

• Be 18 years or older.
• Have authorization to work in USA.
• Be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug test.