Retail Sales Representative

Koha Foods is one of Hawaii's largest Asian and specialty food distributors supplying local vendors, restaurants, supermarkets, and other stores with a wide array of food items and products, including our own line of high-quality, gourmet Korean food items.

We strive to uphold our values to ensure customer satisfaction in all areas of business. All employees are expected to demonstrate the Koha Foods Core Values at all times:

• Own It - Take responsibility
• Be Relentless - Never settle
• We Got Your Back - Be supportive of each other
• Find the Win - Find solutions that are wins for both sides
• Have Fun - Work hard and have fun

If you want to be part of something fun and exciting that comes with exceptional employee discounts on many of our products, come join our team!

Job Description:

The Retail Sales Representative will sell and maintain Koha Foods products to businesses in a specific territory.

Essential Functions:

• Visit and make orders for your stores weekly and manage any credits. Merchandise back stock.
• Develop and adhere to a call schedule.
• Presents all new products to your stores as soon as New Product Announcements and/or samples are available to gain space. Knows selling points and features of all products.
• Secure displays or secondary locations for new items or items on promotion.
• Investigates and resolves customer problems immediately.
• Maintain Store plan-o-grams and schematics to maximize sales.
• Assigns sales order delivery dates in accordance with the warehouse delivery schedule.
• Communicates with Sales manager and Director of Retail sales on any issues.
• Knowledgeable of the competition's products and space. Communicates competitors' new products, shelf space, or fixtures in a timely manner.
• Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Works with Merchandising team: Communicate any new items or new displays, assist merch, clean.
• Assists store accounts with resets.
• Assists in supporting and training new Sales staff.
• Participates in annual inventory, warehouse sale, and other company events as needed.
• Follows company policies and procedures.
• Observes safety and security procedures.
• Weekly sales logs
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of Sales experience
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent selling and negotiation skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships
• Must have and maintain a valid driver license with insurance

Benefits:

• 401(k) and Company Matching
• Medical/Dental/Drug/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Float
• Paid Holidays
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Profit Sharing
• Referral Program