Commissioned Salesperson

Position OverviewKeep our communities fed.
Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices — every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities.
As a Salesperson with Davidson Specialty Foods, you will be responsible for sales, ordering merchandise, and building customer relationships with Stop & Shop. You will also be responsible for stocking the merchandise sold and should be an early self-starter who can organize and prioritize to complete their daily functions. Working with minimal supervision, you will develop customer relationships to provide exceptional service.

Job Description

• ​Territory – Rhode Island: Warwick, RI, Cranston, RI, and North Kingstown, RI.

• Pay - Commission Only (See below under “we offer”)

Schedule

• 5-Day work week - (flexibility needed - Weekends/Holidays)

• Flex start (7:00am - 3:30pm; 8:00am - 4:00pm; 9:00am - 5:00pm)

You will contribute by:

• Developing relationships of trust and respect with customers' store management in assigned accounts

• Relaying pertinent order information and coordinating lead times with store management/ customers

• Responsible for making sales and placing orders to ensure merchandise remains stocked to capacity

• Observing displays and merchandise for competitive products on store shelves for opportunities

• Responsible for checking in all service orders and writing adjustments such as a credit or charge to the customer if necessary for shortages, overages, or mis-ships.

• Working with store management/customers to resolve and discuss opportunities to develop sales and improve merchandising.

• Maintaining price changes and price tags in assigned accounts

• Selling displays and shippers by presenting promotions and deals to the store management/customers

• Calling on assigned stores to make orders for the assigned territory, which could include any product category available for service.

• Back stock must be kept to a minimum and maintained in an orderly fashion in the back room of the store

• Performing routine maintenance in assigned departments, such as cleaning shelves and soiled products, and fronting the departments on all store calls

• Stocking and merchandising ordered products in assigned stores and departments

• Building and putting up displays or shippers for which the employee is responsible, including making sure that all displays and shippers are properly signed

• Travel Required: Yes

• The nature of the role requires transportation to get to and from work

We offer:

• Paid training provided

• Weekly Pay

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Mileage Reimbursement

• Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision, company-matched 401k)

• Unlimited PTO and Holiday Pay offered

• Career Progression Opportunities

• Employee Health & Wellness program

• Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs

• Employee Assistance Program

Your work environment may include:

• Office: Office Temperature about 65F to 75F

• Store: Store Temperature about 65F to 75F

• Travel: On the Road

We’re searching for candidates with:

• Basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers.

• Ability to manage difficult or emotional customer situations and respond promptly to customer needs

• Willingness to solicit customer feedback to improve service

• Communication skills including speaking clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations

• The capability to read and interpret written information and comprehend simple instructions

Every person matters.

We keep our values alive through a culture that embraces differences and ensures that every person matters.

 

The Fine Print 

This Job advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This job advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers.

QualificationsGeneral Equivalency Diploma - General Studies, High School Diploma - General Studies

Shift1st Shift (United States of America)

CompanyC&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

About Our Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.
Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is 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, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.