SALESMAN CUM DRIVER
Job Description
Job Description
- Identify and close new retail accounts, particularly in the UDS (up-and-down-the-street) channel including convenience stores, small independent groceries, bodegas, etc
- Develops all assigned accounts relative to sales volume, market share, product distribution, space allocation, and customer service
- Solicits placement of equipment, sells sufficient product inventory, and executes promotions; adhering to pricing and promotion guidelines
- Monitor competitive environment to understand and leverage sales opportunities Service
- Takes inventory and places orders for future delivery to avoid out-of-stocks and reduction of outof-date product
- Ensure product display areas are clean, well-merchandised, and with proper POS (point-of-sale) materials – Build displays and participates with store resets to stimulate sales
- Maintain delivery information on all accounts, including receipt of cash/checks
- Anticipate customer needs to maintain proper product inventories
- Provides excellent service to assigned accounts; creates and maintains goodwill with all customers Safety
- Follow defined safe work practices
- Take ownership of personal safety, and that of co-workers and the public Qualifications
- Maintain proper log books and abide by dot laws
- Dot inspections, on semi-trailers, insurance and make sure trailers are in compliance.
- Develop rapport with clients to improve communication between loading crews and drivers and emphasize appropriate safety measures.
