POSITION PURPOSE:Responsible for Field Sales representation for both UNFI distributed programs as well as certain specialty and non-foods "brokerage" categories and brands purchased by the customer directly. Responsible for analysis of individual stores and groups of stores to support and implement to member stores certain programs as determined by the customer and UNFI Account Management. EEO/VETERANS/DISABLEDESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES: Collaborate with UNFI Natural and Specialty Category Management in regard to "Neighborhood Marketing", including assortment, merchandising, and promotional execution with focus on product knowledge and assortment. Responsible for Plan-o-Gram integrity. Monitors new items for individual stores by utilizing customer systems. Analyzes item movement to recommend changes based on item selling numbers. Maintains competitive retail zones, introducing and suggesting new items as cost increase and for specials. Assists with the presentation of promotional presentations, and sales programs. Responsible for monitoring discontinued items in accordance with customer's policy. Communicates required data regarding the execution of work and represents the company at store level. Monitors shelf items including tags, product rotation, general shelf conditions. Monitors shelf pricing to ensure pricing is consistent with system pricing. Prepares and provides sales and product analyses to management. Consults with store management on cross merchandising opportunities. Responsible for the effective completion of sales records and reports and ensures that sales records are accurate. Maintains stock reports to ensure appropriate product levels. Completes miscellaneous inventory and sales reports as assigned. Responsible for establishing and maintaining good public relations with customers, as well as, effective working relations with personnel and with management. Responds to inquiries in an informed and polite manner. Refers questions as appropriate. Follows through on requests for services or products. Keeps customers well informed of order status. Performs other job duties as required QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Valid driver's license necessary. Auto insurance levels that meet UNFI requirements EXPERIENCE: System Implementation preferred Minimum three years of related experience. Previous sales or customer service experience helpful KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of PC software: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Strong knowledge of UNFI distributed programs and product Facts. Understanding of professional sales procedures and customer service SKILLS/ABILITIES: Good public relations skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills Well organized, attention to detail, and able to meet deadlines. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate promotional activities and/or special events. Able to use computer and related software. Frequent local travel. INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS:Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions. Well-constructed job descriptions are an integral part of any effective compensation system.All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may 3 pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.