Sales Trainer/Food Product Demonstrator

Hiring Company: Delicatessen Services Co., LLC Overview:The Sales Trainer/Food Product Demonstrator plays a key role in developing new customer relationships while maintaining service levels with existing customer base and is responsible for customer deliveries, warehouse operations, and in-store activities for our retail and foodservice customers. We are looking for individuals with a passion for providing excellent customer service and excel working both independently and as a member of a team. This role requires a flexible schedule with occasional weekend work. Job Description:Essential Functions Brand Artist + Itemized check in of delivered goods with customer representative + Complete bi-weekly customer inventory + Create bi-weekly orders based on established inventory levels + Pull credits, create out of date memos, and issue customer credits + Complete merchandising resets and recommend opportunities for cross merchandising Brand Coach + Complete 1 on 1 training with customeru2019s employees including exceptional customer service, product knowledge, product parings, slicing technique, etc. + Complete assigned Go-Spot-Check missions Brand Steward + Delivery of perishable goods to customers + Monitor truck maintenance schedule and coordinate necessary maintenance Brand Advisor + Continuously cultivate relationships with customer by actively engaging with deli management and personnel to understand their customer base, evolving product or training needs, and specific opportunities/challenges + Build awareness of our premium delicatessen products by engaging consumers through product sampling General + Complete additional activities or special projects as assigned Minimum Requirements Job Requirements + High school diploma or equivalent; including basic math and reasoning + Ability to speak and read English + 1+ years of experience as Brand Associate or 3 years of experience in a customer service, sales, warehouse or similar role + Successful mastery of Brand Associate essential functions and requirements + Valid driveru2019s license and clean driving record + Basic computer skills Physical Requirements + Ability to stand for a minimum of 4 hours + Ability to bend, twist, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl + Ability to lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs; push or pull objects up to 600 lbs. Working Conditions + Ability to work in a refrigerated/freezer environment Training and Certification Requirements (Will provide) + Product knowledge and customer service + Company history + ServSafe certification + Deli Operations + Slicer use, maintenance, and cleaning + Deli scale operation and sanitation + Proper slicing technique, product wrapping and handling + DOT compliance and Safe Driver training Location:Newport News, VA Time Type:Full time Department:Southern State

Created: 2025-12-05