Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
safety training
Job Description
Ole is dedicated to crafting the finest authentic Mexican-inspired products with a strong commitment to quality and freshness. As a company, Ole believes that being a part of your family mealtime is the highest compliment and works tirelessly to ensure their products help families create wholesome, fun, and authentic eating experiences. Ole operates within the food manufacturing and distribution sector, specialized in delivering high-quality Mexican foods that resonate with traditional flavors and culinary heritage. The company values quality craftsmanship, freshness, and the cultural importance of sharing meals and creating memorable dining moments. Ole prides itself on strong relationships with customers... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be able to work indoors and outdoors while visiting customers
- Must be able to work with different types of customers including store greeters and back store receivers
- Must be able to carry 20 to 40 pounds
- Must maintain vehicle and/or truck cleanliness
- Must adhere to safety measures including wearing back brace support while picking up cases and bending knees to organize product
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required
- 1+ years experience in retail or field-based sales role
- Knowledge of basic computer functions such as downloading documents, email, internet, and Microsoft Word
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and maintain a professional demeanor representing clients
- Ability to communicate timely with management through phone or email
- Experience using personal access to functional tools such as smartphones, smart pads, and computers
- Must have a valid driver's license, full coverage auto insurance, and a clean MVR record
- Bilingual Spanish preferred
Job Duties
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with store managers and key customer decision makers
- Ensure company drivers understand expectations and align with organizational goals through communication and weekly updates
- Meet sales expectations while delivering high quality customer service to various customer accounts
- Identify leads, manage prospects, and acquire new business
- Travel to customers and potential customers to provide information and support to secure and maintain business
- Anticipate customer needs and provide solutions to business problems with high level customer service
- Establish and maintain call frequency on major retail chain District Managers to support sales and service levels
- Build rapport and trust with all store key management personnel through frequent visits and communication
- Prepare tailored selling plans to influence growth opportunities
- Follow through on agreed sales and service commitments to exceed store management expectations
- Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of company products and pricing structure
- Manage assigned company-generated leads
- Complete scheduled and in-person prospecting activities to establish appointments with key decision makers
- Communicate regularly with Division Sales Manager on sales activities and status of prospects
- Periodically visit stores to identify service strengths and opportunities
- Ensure weekly customer visits to negotiate ads and gain more space or displays
- Attend grand openings and store anniversaries
- Review weekly Out-of-Stock reports and address deficiencies
- Use effective time management skills to service stores and establish customer relationships
- Organize, re-route or run routes as needed and maintain route paperwork
- Ensure stores are well serviced without credits
- Follow all safety procedures and attend weekly safety meetings
- Ensure all equipment and truck inventory are in good-working condition and compliance
- Adhere to company procedures including personal hygiene policy
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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