Independent Grocery Sales Rep - Contractor - New York City NY

<p>Join our dynamic sales team and capitalize on your sales skills! We are seeking a motivated and results-oriented Sales Representative to partner with assigned customers to ensure they have the right products at the right time and placement, expand our network of retail accounts, and drive growth. This is an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneurial-minded individual to maximize their earning potential through uncapped commissions and monthly bonuses. The Sales Representative will play a key role in account management, sales growth, and ensuring customer satisfaction.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul><li>Partner with customers to understand their needs, order products, manage accounts, and grow sales by securing new accounts, increasing distribution, and promoting products.</li><li>Ensure effective product presentation by displaying products, managing merchandising, building displays, and maintaining a neat and orderly appearance of products.</li><li>Conduct regular store visits to prospect, sell, manage marketing materials, rotate stock, remove out-of-code product, hang shelf tags, and implement promotional programs.</li><li>Provide excellent customer service by addressing customer needs, answering calls, processing orders, managing returns/credits, and providing product/delivery notifications.</li><li>Monitor market trends, identify sales opportunities (e.g., voids, out-of-stocks), provide feedback, and collaborate with store personnel and internal teams to optimize sales and resolve issues.</li></ul> <p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul><li>2+ years of sales experience in a related industry (e.g., food, beverage, retail).</li><li>Strong sales, communication, and customer service skills.</li><li>Proven ability to build relationships and work independently.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office or equivalent.</li></ul> <p><strong>Job Requirements:</strong></p> <ul><li>Valid driver's license and auto insurance that meet company requirements.</li><li>Excellent customer service, communication, time management, and attention to detail skills.</li><li>Basic math abilities.</li><li>Ability to work independently and demonstrate good judgment.</li></ul> <p><strong>Physical Abilities:</strong></p> <ul><li>Daily travel and access to a vehicle are required.</li><li>Ability to get in and out of a car multiple times per day, and drive safely in various conditions.</li><li>Ability to set up displays, fixtures, shelving, and products.</li><li>Able to tolerate exposure to store and warehouse conditions, including temperature variations, dust, and dirt.</li><li>Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.</li></ul> <p><strong>Compensation Details:</strong></p> <ul><li>Earn uncapped commissions for wholesale purchase orders.</li><li>First-year reps can expect $5,000 - $12,000 monthly take-home pay with 5% + Supplier commission incentives, plus potential monthly bonuses.</li></ul> <p><strong>Additional Information:</strong></p> <ul><li>This is a 1099 Independent Contractor position.</li><li>Work from home.</li></ul> <p>Job Type: Contract</p> <p>Benefits:</p> <p></p> <ul><li>Work from home</li></ul>

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