Retail Consultant

<p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #2d2d2d; background: white;">Pay:</span></strong><span style="color: #2d2d2d; background: white;"> $70,000 - $90,000 per year.</span><strong><span style="color: #2d2d2d; background: white;"><br><br>Location: </span></strong><span style="color: #2d2d2d; background: white;">Southeastern Idaho Territory.</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; text-align: center; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #2d2d2d; background: white;"> </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #2d2d2d; background: white;">About Capitol:<br><br></span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #2d2d2d; background: white;">Capitol Distributing is the largest convenience wholesale distributor in Idaho. Founded in 1983, Capitol delivers to retailers across the Western United States from its 300,000 square foot distribution center in Caldwell, Idaho.</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #2d2d2d;"><span style="background: white;">Capitol Distributing is seeking a talented Sales Representative to join our growing team. This position is responsible for distribution sales to various convenience stores and other businesses in the Southeastern Idaho territory. The Sales Representative will identify opportunities within their market, establish new customers/accounts, and build relationships with existing customers. The ideal candidate will be proactive in establishing business relationships through excellent communication and customer service. This position reports directly to the Director of Sales.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #2d2d2d;"><strong>Schedule: </strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #2d2d2d;"><span style="background: white;">Full-time Monday - Friday with occasional weekends. This position requires frequent driving and traveling.<br></span></span></span><br><strong><span style="background: white;">Responsibilities:<br><br></span></strong></span> </span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Responsible for selling products, fielding questions, and resolving customer complaints.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Develop and build strong relationships with customers and vendors.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Establishes a portfolio of accounts in the capacity of sole or primary sales point-of-contact.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Identifies new accounts and evaluates profitability. </span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Responsible for servicing existing customers and recommending new products and programs. </span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Provides sales presentations and generates sales reports.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Assists with merchandising and marketing materials for customers.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Attends company and customer events for business networking. </span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Frequently visit customer stores to complete various tasks. </span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Collaborate functionally across various departments.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Research and gain knowledge of industry standards.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Provide other responsibilities as assigned by company leadership.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Qualifications:<br><br></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">3+ years of retail sales experience.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Bachelor's degree in related field preferred, equivalent work experience acceptable. </span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience managing sales accounts and customers. </span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience in grocery or convenience store industry strongly preferred. </span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience working within CRM systems and best practices.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The ability to travel up to 50% across the Western United States.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to work remotely from a home office in the Southeastern Idaho Area.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong oral and written communication skills</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Proficiency in technology and Microsoft Office.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Valid Driver License with a clean driving record.  Company vehicle provided. </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="line-height: 107%;">Benefits & Perks:<br><br></span></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Quarterly and annual bonus potential. </span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">PTO packages start at 15 days (120 hours) & 6 paid company holidays.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">4% Company Match- 401k Retirement Plans</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits Plans & Health/Flex Saving Accounts</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Jacksons & Extra Mile store discounts (10% off purchases, $.10 cents off fuel- per gallon)</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Annual $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Annual Merit Pay Increases</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Capitol Distributing is an Equal Opportunity Employer</span></span></strong></p>

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