Job Type: Full time
Job Description:The Sales Representative position services retail stores in the South West Minnesota area. Key Markets include: Mankato- Marshall - New Ulm - Worthington – Montevideo.General responsibilities comprise of the proper management of an established sales territory including selling, servicing, merchandising, administration and ensuring up-to-date accounts receivable.Position Duties:Territory Management:Ensure consistent customer contactProperly plan and execute sales initiativesHandle all customer related issues in a prompt and friendly mannerSelling:Full understanding of products and pricing schedulesMake effective sales presentationsAchieve assigned company objectives and successfully grow businessIdentify and nurture new accountsMerchandising:Use all available POS to enhance selling effortsFocus on merchandising basics such as display size and location, shelf position and standards, cold boxes, counters, windows and anywhere else consumers can be impacted Servicing:Follow necessary steps when making sales callsPerform reliable inventory checks and communicate properly to minimize order mistakes Properly rotate products on shelves, cold boxes, displays, etc. Administration:Adhere to all company policies and proceduresHandle all paperwork issues in a proper and timely mannerPosition Qualifications: BA/BS college degree or related industry experiencePrior route sales experience (highly preferred)Excellent verbal and written communication skillsGoals and results drivenValid driver’s license with an acceptable driving recordReliable transportation and proof of insuranceLocal candidates preferred (no relocation package)Johnson Brothers is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and equal treatment in employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender/gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, military status or any other basis in protected by applicable federal, state and local law.  Johnson Brothers makes employment decisions based solely on the basis of qualifications for the job.Worker Sub-Type:RegularTime Type:Full time