Job Description

SALES (SPECIALTY SALES) REPRESENTATIVE

NCD/dba: J. Polep Distribution Services

Greater Boston

Metro West

Vermont

JOB DETAILS

Job Type

Full-time

Commission

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

If you have a passion for people and food, this is the career for you!

Family owned and operated for over 100 years, J. Polep Distribution is the leader in the convenience store industry. The Specialty Foods Division at J. Polep is a diverse and innovative subsegment within the convenience channel, focused on the call-outs and attributes that today’s Gen Z and Millennial shoppers are looking for in snacking culture.

This job is for you if:

• You love delicious snacks!

• You enjoy solving problems. You take on difficult challenges and find creative solutions. You don’t get flustered easily. If you don’t have an answer, you’ll dig to find it!

• You like helping people. You are patient, level-headed and cool under pressure.

• You pay attention to detail. Nothing falls through the cracks under your watch.

• You communicate clearly. You are comfortable speaking on the phone and communicating in writing.

• You are motivated and driven. You take ownership of the time you spend with us and truly make a difference.

You are a liaison between the consumer and the buyer. Each day of your job is different. Colleges, corporate dining facilities and healthcare segments are the primary focus, promoting everything from soup to nuts, literally!

 This is a perfect entry level sales position with a solid base salary plus commission as an added bonus. We offer health insurance and a contributing 401K.

Qualifications

Skills

PREFERRED

MULTITASK

Novice

ATTENTION TO DETAIL

Novice

CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS

Novice

Behaviors

PREFERRED

TEAM PLAYER: Works well as a member of a group

LEADER: Inspires teammates to follow them

LOYAL: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

DETAIL ORIENTED: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

ENTHUSIASTIC: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

DEDICATED: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

PREFERRED

SELF-STARTER: Inspired to perform without outside help

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

GOAL COMPLETION: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

ABILITY TO MAKE AN IMPACT: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

PREFERRED

GED or better.

High School or better.

Some college or better.

Experience

None needed

Company Description

J. Polep has been in business for over 120 years and is currently ranked as one of the top Convenience Store distributors in the country. The company is headquartered in Chicopee, MA and has operations in Albany, NY, Providence, RI, Wilmington, MA, Stratford, CT and Manchester, NH. J. Polep currently services over 5000 customers in New England, Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey.