Sales Support - Washington DC, MD

Mission Foods is looking for a talented Sales Specialists to support its Sales Force. This position reports to the Area Sales Manager.

 Main Responsibilities

• Delivers racks and builds displays in ways that encourage customers to buy products.
• Prospect for new business.  Sell products and incremental space/displays. 
• Develop strong trade relationships with customers.  Identify service issues. 
• Ensures Planograms (POGs) are utilized to increase customer purchases. Recommend how many products should be visible to the customer at a time, how high or how low the product should sit on shelving units and what related products should be on display nearby.
• Ensure sales tag integrity through inspection and proper placement.  Check for voids.
• Communicate back to Area Sales Manager and District Sales Managers daily and weekly.
• Identify service issues and potential service issues.
• Keep warehouses clean and maintained.

REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required, some college preferred. 2 Years of related experience in sales and/or merchandizing. Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above education/experience.

• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment.
• Work requires a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

• Candidates must live in the geographic area to ensure a reasonable commute and access to customers in the assigned district.
• Able to work flexible hours and days, including weekends as needed.

• Able to lift/move up to 40 pounds.
• Most of the work is in stores and some in the warehouse.
• English and Spanish strongly preferred.

HR Will accept the first 25 applications.

Mission Foods is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all phases of employment in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with Mission Foods depends solely on your qualifications. Mission Foods is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail or call 972.232.5200 to let us know the nature of your request.