Armour-Eckrich Meats LLC

Accountable for traditional merchandising responsibilities (distribution, display, stock management). Recommends set-ups and merchandising (racks, displays) and suggests/writes orders at store level.  Typically calls on and makes recommendations to grocery supervisors and small, local customers within their assigned geography.

 Responsibilities:

• Support and continuously develop relationships with current deli partners
• Coordinate activities required to support new store openings, re/grand openings and/or store conversions
• Notify deli managers of upcoming demos and promotional activites, utilizing them to increase sales
• Ensure point of sale (POS) materials are in place
• Maintain and update route list
• Keep account specific authorizations lists, updated as needed
• Participate in trade marketing meetings
• Attend periodic HQ calls with Region and Account Managers

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, decision-making and negotiation skills

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred and 1 to 2 + years retail sales experience; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong, effective relationship with customers and functional groups.
• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid driver’s license required with a good driving record.

As a part of the pre-employment screening process, all potential employees are subject to a Drug Screen and Background Check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – AA/EOE/M/F/D/V and participates in the E-Verify Program.