Distributor Sales Apprentice - Nicholas and Company

Distributor Sales Apprentice

We are seeking an enthusiastic and professional individual to build a career with our Sales team as a Distributor Sales Apprentice. All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and company policies, practices, and procedures. You’ll work closely with a Distributor Sales Representative. The DSA position is designed to prepare you to become a DSR.

This is a dynamic role where you will be a crucial part of our Sales Team with objectives including:

• Embrace a culture of continuous service improvement.
• Provide reliable, professional, consistent, first contract resolution, support for the sales team and our customers.
• Excellent opportunity for someone looking to eventually transition into the field as a Distributor Sales Representative (DSR).
• Embodying the Nicholas and Company culture by exercising best practices in sales, customer service, balancing effectiveness, and efficiency in the delivery of services.

Apply at: http://www.nicholasandco.com/join-our-team

Schedule: Nicholas and Company values a work-life balance and will do our best to provide a consistent, set schedule, but due to the unique needs of the Sales team, ideal candidates must be available to work any time between 6 am-6pm Monday- Friday and complete work on some Saturdays, and all holidays (not including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day) as company needs dictate.

Pay: $50,000-$70,000 salary based on experience

Responsibilities:

• We’ll train you in:
  • Customer retention and account penetration.
  • Providing business solutions to new and existing customers.
  • Consultative sales methods and customer-focused selling practices.
• Respond to customer hotline and provide triage support.
• Participate in continuing education and remain up to date on product and systems knowledge and training.
• Complete departmental job rotations that include Purchasing, Category Management, and National Accounts.
• Provide route coverage for Distributor Sales Representative when they are on vacation or otherwise unable to work.
• Serve as a direct point of contact for Distributor Sales Representative in assigned district and assist with general administrative needs.
• Assist other members of the Sales Office Support and Distributor Sales Representative teams outside of the assigned district as necessary.

Required:

• Bilingual is a plus but not required.
• Previous customer service is preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise.
• Ability to take the initiative and ownership of projects and see them through to completion.
• Ability and flexibility to quickly and correctly learn new products, procedures, and applications.
• Coachable self-starter with the ability to work independently with little to no direction.
• Excellent professional communication and problem-solving skills both verbally and in writing.

About us

Since 1939, our family has delivered quality and integrity—in our business, our products, and our relationships. Founded by Nicholas Mouskondis over 80 years ago, Nicholas and Company are third-generation family owned and operated. With both our family and our business rooted in the community, we’re the local choice for foodservice.

https://www.nicholasandco.com/about-us/

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package and generous Health benefits (Medical, dental and vision)
• 401K profit-sharing plan
• HSA with employer contributions
• Wellness program with premium incentives
• Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 per calendar year
• Driven work environment that recognizes, respects, and appreciates results.

Must be able to perform essential duties and responsibilities efficiently, accurately, and safely with or without accommodation. Must comply with all company policies and procedures, as well as, state, federal and safety regulations.