KeHE Distributors
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Sales Solutions Specialist
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KeHE Distributors .
Overview Good people, working with good people, for our common good. KeHE – a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor – is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you!
Why Work for KeHE?
Full-time
Pay Range: $19.00/Hr. – $24.00/Hr.
Shift Days: , Shift Time:
Benefits after 30 days
Health/Rx
Dental
Vision
Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
Supplemental life insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Paid sick time
Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
Holiday pay for company designated holidays
Primary Responsibilities The Sales Solutions Specialist is responsible for the execution of sales solutions, assessing store for sales growth opportunities, and maintaining store partnerships. The Sales Solutions Specialist will maximize sales through innovative product placement and presentation and is responsible for executing store solutions activities and completion of all store sets.
Work schedule is Monday through Friday – Hourly position starting at $21.00 to $24.00 based on experience.
Essential Functions
Execute on the design decisions of senior management with a sense of urgency
Analyze product movement and provide valued suggestions to increase sales
Development of sales presentations to educate store personnel on mutually beneficial product placement that increases sales revenue and drives customer traffic
Present and sell latest trends
Conduct store sales surveys when needed prior to any new store, reset or re-merchandising; manage and execute on store proposals and drive new item PODs, maximize exposure to customers, and increase sales revenue (land grabbing)
Supplement sales strategy in conjunction with sales leaders across the organization
Responsible for innovation and implementing plan-o-grams, educational aids, and merchandising techniques to drive customer traffic and sales revenue through visual presentation
Impact sales revenue by influencing placement of products
Responsible for all aspects of presentation, successful roll‑outs of new merchandise including communication and execution with store
Effectively communicate with customer merchandising teams, store personnel, merchandising manager and any other KeHE merchandising personnel who are involved with current project, on a timely basis, regarding project planning and status of activities.
Control of credits by managing overages, shortages, and mis‑picks
Execute on day‑to‑day completion of sales and merchandising activities
Create and develop strong store relationships to generate key selling objectives
Cost management of business expenses
Vacation and route coverage for Sales teams
Knowledge of product/categories, and merchandising techniques
Foster a cross‑functional environment with clear expectations and transparency
Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude
High school diploma/GED required (Associate degree preferred)
Outstanding communication (both verbal and written) and relationship management skills with people at all organizational levels
Ability to prioritize workload to have the most significant impact on customer satisfaction
Proficient in using Excel, Access, Cognos, PowerPoint, and other similar tools
Prior experience in food industry and/or code sensitive product environment preferred
Demonstrated ability to effectively identify long‑term issues, develop and implement strategies to address those issues, and link shorter‑term activities to these strategies
Demonstrated proficiency in attention to accuracy and detail
Demonstrates competencies of financial acumen, ability to collaborate, courage, sense of urgency, and effectively managing complexity
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including some weekends
Ability and willingness to travel 80% of the time by air and stay overnight to support the requirements of the position
Follow established KeHE policies and procedures to accomplish the above accountabilities
Other duties and special projects as requested
Physical Requirements
Must be able to carry, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
The employee is frequently required to sit and drive
The employee is frequently required to stand, climb and walk
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to both a typical office / store environment and all outside weather conditions
The noise level in the work environments is low to high
Requisition ID: 2025-28237
Equal Employer Opportunity Statement KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.
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Sales Solutions Specialist
role at
KeHE Distributors .
Overview Good people, working with good people, for our common good. KeHE – a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor – is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you!
Why Work for KeHE?
Full-time
Pay Range: $19.00/Hr. – $24.00/Hr.
Shift Days: , Shift Time:
Benefits after 30 days
Health/Rx
Dental
Vision
Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
Supplemental life insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Paid sick time
Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
Holiday pay for company designated holidays
Primary Responsibilities The Sales Solutions Specialist is responsible for the execution of sales solutions, assessing store for sales growth opportunities, and maintaining store partnerships. The Sales Solutions Specialist will maximize sales through innovative product placement and presentation and is responsible for executing store solutions activities and completion of all store sets.
Work schedule is Monday through Friday – Hourly position starting at $21.00 to $24.00 based on experience.
Essential Functions
Execute on the design decisions of senior management with a sense of urgency
Analyze product movement and provide valued suggestions to increase sales
Development of sales presentations to educate store personnel on mutually beneficial product placement that increases sales revenue and drives customer traffic
Present and sell latest trends
Conduct store sales surveys when needed prior to any new store, reset or re-merchandising; manage and execute on store proposals and drive new item PODs, maximize exposure to customers, and increase sales revenue (land grabbing)
Supplement sales strategy in conjunction with sales leaders across the organization
Responsible for innovation and implementing plan-o-grams, educational aids, and merchandising techniques to drive customer traffic and sales revenue through visual presentation
Impact sales revenue by influencing placement of products
Responsible for all aspects of presentation, successful roll‑outs of new merchandise including communication and execution with store
Effectively communicate with customer merchandising teams, store personnel, merchandising manager and any other KeHE merchandising personnel who are involved with current project, on a timely basis, regarding project planning and status of activities.
Control of credits by managing overages, shortages, and mis‑picks
Execute on day‑to‑day completion of sales and merchandising activities
Create and develop strong store relationships to generate key selling objectives
Cost management of business expenses
Vacation and route coverage for Sales teams
Knowledge of product/categories, and merchandising techniques
Foster a cross‑functional environment with clear expectations and transparency
Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude
High school diploma/GED required (Associate degree preferred)
Outstanding communication (both verbal and written) and relationship management skills with people at all organizational levels
Ability to prioritize workload to have the most significant impact on customer satisfaction
Proficient in using Excel, Access, Cognos, PowerPoint, and other similar tools
Prior experience in food industry and/or code sensitive product environment preferred
Demonstrated ability to effectively identify long‑term issues, develop and implement strategies to address those issues, and link shorter‑term activities to these strategies
Demonstrated proficiency in attention to accuracy and detail
Demonstrates competencies of financial acumen, ability to collaborate, courage, sense of urgency, and effectively managing complexity
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including some weekends
Ability and willingness to travel 80% of the time by air and stay overnight to support the requirements of the position
Follow established KeHE policies and procedures to accomplish the above accountabilities
Other duties and special projects as requested
Physical Requirements
Must be able to carry, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
The employee is frequently required to sit and drive
The employee is frequently required to stand, climb and walk
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to both a typical office / store environment and all outside weather conditions
The noise level in the work environments is low to high
Requisition ID: 2025-28237
Equal Employer Opportunity Statement KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.
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