Sales Representative

Core Requirements:

Responsible for the coordination of all sales activities in assigned markets. Will provide regular

customer contact and service to established accounts. Will actively seek to acquire new customers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Communicate effectively and efficiently with sales delivery personnel, office personnel and

supervisor regarding any and all aspects of business to meet the customer needs.

2. Develop and maintain strong interpersonal skills with both customers and colleagues to facilitate

positive customer relations and proactive problem solving abilities'

3. Develop and maintain various reports, spreadsheets, etc. concerning all activities relevant to

assigned markets.

4. Provide necessary assistance in the collections of delinquent accounts.

5. Develop and present promotional/advertising materials to existing customers.

6. Create and implement regular community based events to augment consumer interest and brand

preference.

7. Create and present a variety of effective full line dairy and ice cream sales presentations for

utilization in increasing existing customer sales and the acquisition of new customers.

8. Train customers on Company procedures relative to ordering, returns, damage products, etc.

g. Direct the activities of the Merchandisers as necessary to guarantee effective product presentation.

10. Assist in product delivery in periods when normal delivery methods are unavailable or exhausted.

This will require the sales rep. to have the appropriate license.

11. Provide on-call backup to departments as needed.

12. Other duties as assigned by supervisor deemed necessary for the effective and efficient operation of

the department.

Qualifications and Physical Requirements:

1. Strong math skills.

2. Motivated self-starter with the ability to structure and productively manage own time with minimal

supervision.

3. Demonstrated product knowledge.

4. Ability to lift, push and pull product weighing up to sixty pounds or more in and out of confined

spaces and occasionally having to lift product overhead.

5. Maintain well-groomed appearance.

6. Maintain valid required driver's license.

7 . Ability to work an average of 50 hours per week. These hours to include evenings, weekends and

holidays. Occasional overnight travel required.

Education and Experience: High School diploma or G.E.D. required. Three years of route sales

experience preferred.

Hiland Dairy Foods Company is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Hiland Dairy is committed to providing access to, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact human resources.