Field Marketing Associate

The Field Marketing Associate with The Restaurant Store is responsible for communicating the advantages of shopping with TRS in a clean and concise manner across the local market area, while consistently portraying a positive representation of their local branch. The Field Marketing Associate will achieve a variety of operational goals through effective field marketing and indirect sales strategies that align with the goals of our sales and leadership teams.

Job Location: 705 Morehouse Drive, New Castle, DE 19720

We only accept W-2 candidates, H-1B sponsorship is not available.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty at a satisfactory level. The requirements listed below are a representation of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to effectively communicate with TRS customer base, including but not limited to food service business operators and owners
• Ability to navigate company software & technology to support customer needs and position requirements
• Ability to plan efficient travel routes to meet with local business customers on recurring basis
• Increase local branch sales by converting new prospects into active customers and re-engaging inactive and lapsed customers into regular purchasers with TRS
• Communicate pertinent information to sales team at local branch through established communication methods
• Communicate customer buying trends and competitor information to local store by providing relevant competitor invoices
• Develop and maintain knowledge of available products

• Work is performed while standing and/or walking, up to and including 9 hours/day.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires regular bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in retail and/or field marketing / sales
• Experience using MS Office Suite to maintain business-to-business relationships
• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience

This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.

• Must possess reliable transportation and maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical and complex concepts in a simple and concise way to ensure ease of understanding
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to quickly adapt as business needs change
• Ability to address difficult situations with diplomacy and emotional intelligence