Retail Sales Representative - Grand Rapids, MI (341)
- Job ID:273682
- Date:06/26/2008
- Location:Grand Rapids
- State:Michigan
- Degree:B.S./B.A.
- Salary:Not Specified Why?
- Job Types:
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Sales Representative
Job Description
Armour-Eckrich Meats, LLC is a $1 billion branded meats company with a strong presence across retail, deli and foodservice channels. Our brands include Armour, Eckrich, Margherita, Lunch Makers, Mayrose and Schickhaus. We are a division of Smithfield Foods, a leading processor and marketer of processed meats in the U.S.
Are you an enthusiastic self-starter looking to make an impact and build a career? Then, join our established and growing company! Armour-Eckrich Meats LLC, a division of Smithfield Foods, is a leading processor and marketer of processed meats in the U.S. We are continuing to increase our Sales team and are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual to join us as a Retail Sales Representative for the Grand Rapids, Michigan market. The Retail Sales Representative position is accountable for meeting Profitable Sales and Merchandising objectives set for Key Accounts in the market. Responsibilities include category analysis, working plan-o-grams for specific product categories at store level, as well as selling in authorized products and promotions at store level. This position also includes training in Armour-Eckrich Trade systems in order to move into a Key Account Manager role.
- Learn the Armour-Eckrich trade systems under direct supervision of a Key or National Account Manager
- Manage Perishable categories through Data Analysis and preparation of Plan-o-grams via Space management systems
- Implement customer approved Plan-o-gram sets at store level Sell in approved authorized items as well as account promotions at store level
Experience Required:
- BS or BA degree
- Experience and knowledge in the Food Marketing area preferred
- Experience and knowledge in Data analysis, IRI or Nielson, preferred
- Valid driver's license is a must
- Must be highly motivated, with a high level of integrity, and possess excellent communication, analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong computer skills utilizing MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc.)
We offer a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability plans; flexible spending accounts and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. If interested in this position, please apply directly at:
http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/jobs/submit.cfm?fuseaction=dspjob&jobid=273682&company_id=15816&jobboardid=1309 As a part of Armour-Eckrich pre-employment screening process, all potential employees are subject to a Drug Screen and Background Check.
Armour-Eckrich Meats is proud to be an “Equal Opportunity Employer” that encourages minorities, females, veterans and those with disabilities to apply.
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