Kelly Services connects talented professionals with opportunities to advance their careers. We currently have an exciting opportunity available as a Sales Assistant located in Walker, MI ! This opportunity is with an industry leading product manufacturing company!
Hourly Pay Rate: $18
Is responsible for sales and service of our bakery products on a timely basis to grocery stores, restaurants, schools, etc.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Call on assigned accounts and store management to maintain relationships and solve customer issues serving the needs of the customers.
• Solicit new business within the route territory
• Partner with BBU teams to implement marketing promotions for enhanced sales.
• Responsible for taking and maintaining proper inventory counts and placing product orders using a hand held device as well as servicing customers in accordance with customers' established service frequency patterns.
• Analyze account sales data to achieve optimal distribution of product to achieve individual sales goals and minimize stale and related expenses. Utilize the order management tools (order management program, promotional and holiday planning information) while making independent ordering decisions to ensure optimal orders are being placed for each customer to ensure adequate and fresh products are being sold and delivered and merchandised.
• Drive in store excellence by selling displays to drive incremental sales, ensuring racks are set in accordance with customer guidelines, and the seamless execution of promotions
• Conduct route settlement procedures to account for all products, invoices and cash.
• Both collaboratively with sales leader and independently develop and implement strategies for increasing market share.
Position Requirements:
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of sales experience, DSD experience preferred.
• Must be computer literate, Hand-Held Computer (HHC) preferred.
• Ability to frequently lift / carry products weighing approximately 25 - 50 lbs
• Possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Must follow all DOT regulations and be able to pass a DOT physical
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service and solve customer issues as they arise
We're hiring, and we're here to help you figure out what's next. Please include a copy of your resume and email Kendyl at KENC251@kellyservices.com today to get started.
Why Kelly ® ?
As a worker today, it's up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve your potential. Helping you find what's next is what we're all about. We know what's going on in the evolving world of work-just ask the nearly 500,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance, and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined.
About Kelly ®
At Kelly , we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.
Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce, including, but not limited to, minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation, gender identity. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law. at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm
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