Base Sales Manager presso S&K Sales Co.

Position Overview  

Base Sales Managers are responsible for sales, distribution, and merchandising of products in commissary and exchange stores in their assigned Military Base with a primary goal of increasing sales.   

Essential Job Functions  

· Sell in new item distribution on every call.   

o Obtain orders for new items and commitments for adequate shelf space in proper location.  

· Sell in all upcoming promotions.  

o Obtain orders for products and commitments for adequate floor/display space to maximize volume on all upcoming promotions.  

· Review sales plans with buyers and prospective buyers.   

· Communicate clearly with clients, distributors, retailers and buyers regarding the product, i.e. prices, quantity, and warranty.   

· Insure that all products are placed in stores and properly shelved and displayed in all assigned accounts.   

· Insure that proper pricing signs are in place on all products represented.   

· Operate computer systems to record and invoice credits on markdowns and credits.   

· Manage distribution of products through web based reports.  

· Work with store personnel to insure that all displays and shelves are stocked to the standards set by account managers and store managers.  

Skills and Competency Requirements-Grocery Sales  

· Must possess effective selling skills and techniques 

· Can communicate clearly with buyers, clients, and customers.  

· Knowledge of grocery merchandising methodology 

· Knowledge of grocery marketing methodology 

· Must have good command of the English language, both orally and written.  

· Must have good analytical skills. 

Physical requirements in order to facilitate sales  

· Must be able to work while standing for extended periods of time.  

· Must be able to work in cold storage areas for extended periods of time.  

· Must be able to repeatedly lift a minimum of 25lbs.  

· Overnight travel may be required. 

  

Qualifications/Licenses/Certificates 

· 2 years of outside sales experience 

· High School education /GED required 

· Associate’s/Bachelor’s Degree preferred 

· Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and web-based applications. 

S&K Sales Co. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer 

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.