Sales Support Associate
Company: UTZ Brands, Inc.
Location: Louisville
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionUtz is expanding our customer-focused sales team
by seeking a Sales Support Associate to work out of ourLouisville,
KYSales Center. The Sales Support Associate assists the Sales
Operations Team with multiple functions, including delivering
product to customers, working in the warehouse, and merchandising
stores to ensure we provide excellent service to the customers
within the designated territory. We are seeking individuals with a
skill set that can embrace and thrive in a sales environment to
represent and sell the best brands of snack food in the industry.
This is an hourly, full time position.Key ResponsibilitiesAssists
the Sales Operations team with sales and warehouse activities
within an assigned territory, including visiting our customers'
businesses to merchandise and/or deliver product.In regions with
RSPs, works closely with RSPs in assessing on-site product
inventory maintained by customer and determining recommended
purchase quantities and varieties of product necessary to maintain
adequate product presence. (Note: Sales Support Associates, as
hourly employees, do not make sales or seek to make sales
themselves; however, they may fill in to run a route on occasion.
They support the activities of RSPs, whose principal and most
important duty is selling a variety of Utz snacks products to
retailers/customers within an assigned territory on a regular
basis.)Merchandises the stores, rotating product and ensuring that
the display activity within stores motivates consumers to make
additional purchases.Uses a plan-a-gram as a reference tool in
building a customized product sales presence that maximizes product
accessibility and sales to consumers.Assists the Sales team to
develop strong rapport with all customers, key decision-makers, and
other personnel capable of influencing sales in order to sway
retailers/customers towards purchasing more company products and
carrying new Utz merchandise not currently sold in their
stores.Ensures that an assigned Utz sales vehicle is operating in a
safe manner and that it is in suitable condition for road
operation/travel. Immediately reports all observed or perceived
safety or maintenance issues to appropriate Utz personnel.Orders
inventory when working in the warehouse.Receives, stores, loads,
and ensures all products and materials are accounted for and kept
in excellent condition.Unloads trailers that arrive at the center
and checks trailer loads for accuracy.Maintains accurate daily
inventory balances.Uses a hand held computer to balance the daily
inventory (warehouse inventory, daily orders, extra orders, return
to stock, trailer loads).Keeps warehouse organized including
product rotation.Covers open routes as directed by the
management.Delivers product to customers and bins as needed. Places
and merchandizes authorized products in accounts that are to be
serviced.Celebrating 100 years of Utz!Here at Utz, our goal is to
manufacture and sell the best possible products with a commitment
to customer satisfaction that is second to none. Our iconic family
of brands includes Utz, Snyder of Berlin, Golden Flake, Zapps,
Bachman, Good Health, TGI Friday's, and Jax. We pride ourselves on
our pleasant working environment, challenging opportunities, career
growth and competitive wages. We also offer an attractive benefit
package that includes medical, prescription, dental and vision
plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan and more. Come
grow with the Utz Family of Brands! An Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and
will not be discriminated against on the basis of
disability.RequirementsPrior merchandising, warehouse, or sales
experience desired.Sales skills and knowledge of the snack food
business desired.Requires organizational and attention to detail to
maintain accurate inventory, records, and rotation of product in
the stores and at the distribution center.Must be able to
communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.Requires
basic math skills.Requires independent decision making on inventory
needs, especially during promotional activities.Requires a valid
driver's license. Must be 19 years old or older. Requires passing
of the UTZ on-line Defensive Driving Program.Must be able to
operate a Route Sales delivery step van or box truck in a safe and
competent manner.Able to fill in and cover open routes as
necessary.Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull, load,
and transport light to medium weight products.Ability to drive a
forklift and/or use a hand jack may be required.Proficiency in
Microsoft Office/Outlook/Excel.Requires the ability to walk, sit,
talk, bend, stand, twist, push, and pull frequently and for long
periods.Requires the use of hands for simple grasping.
Keywords: UTZ Brands, Inc., Louisville , Sales Support Associate, Other , Louisville, Kentucky
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