Now Hiring - Sigma Alimentos, S.A. de C.V. - Manufacturing Customer Service and Sales Representative - HB in Chicago, IL

Full description of the position

Join our amazing family of professionals at Sigma! We believe in truly taking care of our associates to ensure they feel empowered to be their best selves at work. You are not just applying for a job, this is the start of a new career with a fast-growing, innovative global food organization. Ready for your next opportunity? Come join our table!

POSITION SUMMARY

This position’s main task is to sell to current and potential clients as well as maintain and develop good relationship with them. Promotes the company’s Hispanic branded meats and cheeses at the customer’s locations. Completes sales orders and communicates order requirements using company pricing guidelines and defined delivery schedules. Follows up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activity.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Process orders in person and over the phone in order to sell targeted products
• Completes the order and scheduling process using a tablet to ensure order is placed properly and customer commitments are communicated
• Establishes and maintains relationships with store personnel to meet both general and company in-store objectives
• Obtains proper authorization and signatures from customers for promotional agreements
• Checks in-store displays for effectiveness to ensure pricing matches current promotions
• Checks in-store expiration dates to ensure product shelf-life
• Maintains store shelf standards and inventory, through various merchandising strategies, including rotation of products
• Communicates with the customer to ensure product flow and service and resolves problems quickly
• Coordinates and sets up advertising and in-store promotions under direction of Market Sales Manager
• Provides feedback to Sales Management regarding quality of service and delivery
• Immediately reports accidents or injuries to management
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Three (3) years of sales experience
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish

License/Certifications

• Current and valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• Food products experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITITES (KSA’s)

• Personal vehicle which meets company standards for licensing and insurance
• MVR which meets Sigma driving standards with review by Talent & Culture

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Able to sit and drive for a full shift of at least 8 hours.
• Able to stand/walk for at least 4 hours

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

BENEFITS

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

· medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, 10 days paid time off, paid parental leave, paid holidays, & state mandated sick time, if applicable

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Sigma provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Sigma complies with applicable federal, state and locals’ laws, including fair employment practices and equal employment opportunity when conducting recruiting and hiring, governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Customer service and sales: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: One location