Supervisor - Sales Trainee

Division: Louisiana

Work Schedule: M-F 7 to 5; some weekends required

About us:

• Privately owned and operated with 100+ years of historical strength and stability
• Dedicated to supporting internal career growth through on job training, learning and opportunity for career advancement
• Excellent Total Value Benefits Package to include:
• Two weeks paid vacation within first year
• Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan
• Dental, vision, flex spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid life insurance ($50,000)
• Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto)
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Paid holiday & sick time
• 401(k) match (50% on first 6%; plus an additional annual match of up to 3%)
• Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs and much more)
• Competitive Compensation
• Fast paced environment promotes a healthy lifestyle
• For qualified candidates we offer an amazing CDL Tuition Program reimbursable up to $5250 for CDL school tuition – ask your Recruiter for details

Supervisor - Sales Trainee is a sales developmental role assigned various sales routes and responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, overseeing the business relationship with a group of customers, providing indirect supervision for Merchandisers/distribution team members. This position will maintain accuracy of outlet orders and capture selling opportunities, while ensuring monthly and yearly sales goals are achieved in the most effective manner.

• Train & develop knowledge in various departments such as Warehouse and Delivery to gain exposure and to learn other functional areas of the business
• Flexibility to rotate sales route assignments based on the needs of the business
• Generates product orders daily for their customer base and ensures in-stock conditions on all Company products
• Provides daily guidance and direction to Merchandisers/distribution team members on all customer needs
• Works in partnership with the Merchandisers/distribution team members to execute the picture of success. Establish positive relationships with all customers, as well as providing superior customer service
• Provides feedback and recommendations to leadership on competitive threats and business opportunities as they arise
• Ability to work with all functional team members
• Coordinates all sales activities to ensure the highest level of execution on all marketing initiatives, new product introductions, and overall Picture of Success (PicOS)
• Ensures all merchandising and brand standards are executed
• Reviews business results with customers on a pre-determined frequency and gains alignment on key business initiatives
• Uses survey results to improve execution vs PicOS
• Ensures all key business goals are achieved to include volume, revenue, margin, share and execution targets
• Performs appropriate duties as assigned by management
• Build relationships with assigned customers using routines and call frequencies
• Responsible for