Are you a skilled communicator with a passion for Sales? Do you enjoy providing excellent customer support and service? Are you interested in playing a pivotal role in our Sales team?
Join Strategic Retail Partners as a Territory Sales Representative!
Driven by our mission to exceed expectations through passion, performance and profitability.
Since our founding as a regional distributor of sunglasses in 1969, SRP has grown into an international leader providing in-store merchandising solutions to a wide variety of retail partners and their consumers. We have built relationships with thousands of international, national, and regional retailers who rely on our customized solutions in more than 60,000+ locations across the U.S and Canada. With warehouse facilities in both countries and representatives covering all regions, there isn't a retail location we can't service.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Act as a point of contact for existing and potential customers within assigned territory
Identify local business opportunities and challenges
Serve accounts per schedule or as required to maximize business potential
Promote and complete the sale of SRP products in an appropriate, professional and ethical manner with the highest regard to Platinum level service
Create best in class expectations with regards to distribution, visibility and pricing
Visit customers in assigned territory to ensure appropriate levels of SRP merchandise, including distributing and stocking of product at customer locations
Monitor market trends and maintain data on competition in key accounts
Conduct in-store audits with key business personnel
Participate in key trade shows and conferences and ensure SRP is viewed as innovative and a market leader
Experience/Qualifications:
Proven sales experience is beneficial; particularly in the chain and independent Gas, Convenience, Drug, Grocery and Mass Merchant Store channels, covering a designated territory, making in-person sales calls
Experience in direct to store distribution (DSD) is strongly desired and B2B sales experience in other channels is an asset
High school diploma and/or college diploma in Sales, Business, Commerce, Marketing or other relevant field
Willing and able to travel within the territory on a daily basis
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, especially for the distribution of merchandise and stocking the SRP products
Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record, with the ability to be bonded, for the ability to drive company van to client locations for product distribution, stocking and merchandising
Strong written and verbal communication skills is a must
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take initiative
Excellent time-management and planning skills
Ability to lift and transport heavy items (50lbs) for product distribution and stocking
Join us, and let’s deliver data-driven retail solutions.
SRP is committed to an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome all qualified individuals to apply. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable laws.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please note we are only accepting applications from those authorized to work in Canada and we are not currently sponsoring any work visas.