Location: Kennewick, WA
their needs, offer assistance and demonstrate Scotts' products. This position will require the merchandising of Scotts products by restocking shelves, racks, displays; cleaning and facing product; repairing or removing damaged items; re-labeling grass seed and other products to ensure Scotts products are on display and in saleable condition where consumers can find them and purchase them.
Counselors provide demonstrations, counseling sessions and promotional events as needed. May be responsible to service multiple locations throughout assigned territory. Key Work Performed Understand consumers' needs and recommend Scotts' products to fill their needs. Answer consumers' questions about
lawn and garden care Demonstrate how all Scotts products will meet the consumers' needs Provide product recommendations and product knowledge to both consumers and retail customer associates Display and distribute sales related materials as needed (e.
g. rebate coupons, point of purchase (POP) materials, etc. ) Downstocking products when needed Provide consumer counseling sessions including lawn and garden educational clinics, promotional events and in-aisle consumer education as needed. Complete all required on-line reports in a timely and accurate manner. (e. g. time sheets, surveys etc. ) Minimum Requirements At least 18 years of age High school diploma or equivalent preferred Previous
retail experience preferred Previous selling experience preferred Previous consumer interaction experience preferred Strong initiative, self-motivation, and be able to work independently with little or no supervision Ability to effectively communicate to understand consumer needs and be able to explain how Scotts' products can fill those needs.
Provide detailed product information, as appropriate, to respond to consumer questions and concerns Ability to work evenings and weekends during in-season periods Basic computer skills to be able to navigate a web-based time entry system to enter time worked each day Ability and willingness to learn about Scotts products and retail partner store procedures and processes Ability to occasionally lift, push and pull up to 60 lbs.
Ability to occasionally climb an 8'-12' safety ladder while carrying product Willingness and ability to be exposed to changes in temperature and humidity including indoor/outdoor working conditions Willingness to submit to The Scotts Company pre-hire screening, which includes drug screen, criminal history check, social security validation, automobile insurance verification and Motor Vehicle Request (MVR) check Possession of a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
May have to transport point of purchase (POP) signage and travel to additional stores. Daily access to the Internet Ability to provide your own sturdy leather shoe to be used while in stores. Completion of all required on-line training courses within appropriate time period (e. g. policies, procedures, product knowledge etc. ) PLEASE APPLY USING THE BELOW APPLICAITON LINK www. scotts.
States and Canada - and we're growing every day! We have the best fluid power distribution team in North America. Berendsen Fluid Power offers a variety of dynamic career paths in 42 locations throughout the US and Canada. We're proud to support your personal growth and professional development goals throughout the life of your career - including our offer of an employment package that is simply outstanding.
Berendsen associates enjoy excellent starting pay, comprehensive health benefits, work/life balance rewards, performance incentives, advancement opportunities, and much, much more. Duties and Essential Job Functions: Your Activities Will Include: Take phone calls from customers and
outside sales to provide assistance with quotes, pricing and expediting. Enter orders in a timely and efficient manner. Interact effectively with customers to develop a personal awareness of their needs.
Work in a professional manner to resolve customer's problems and issues, using all the available resources at hand. Provide customers with accurate price, delivery and technical information upon request. Adhere to pricing policies as established by sales management; to include freight recovery, using sell matrices and contracts as applicable. Assist Central Purchasing to insure customer orders are placed quickly and accurately. Communicate regularly and timely with the ISM and any other
personnel regarding performance, complaints, inquiries, competitive activities, problems, market conditions or other pertinent information.
Inform all customers and prospects of the established terms and conditions of sale. Assure that all adjustments, product returns, credits and other pertinent dealings are performed accurately and timely with proper documentation. Process purchase orders and scheduling changes to production. Processing credit requests, rebates and maintaining office files. Maintaining inventory records and quality control practices. High School Diploma or Equivalent Direct experience in inside sales in technical or industrial setting and products Computer literate with good data entry skills and ability to learn new programs quickly and efficiently Some accounting and supply chain familiarity is helpful Past experience in fluid power is a definite plus Why Berendsen?
Berendsen is a company full of employees with decades of loyal service. We believe there is no resource more valuable than our people. It is the talent, collective knowledge, training and experience of our employees that will enable us to move ahead. In return for your hard work, we will provide: Competitive salary Training opportunities Company matching 401k (50% up to 8%!
) Comprehensive medical benefits with both a PPO and a High Deductible with HSA (and company matching contributions) options Vision and dental insurance Life and disability insurance Paid holidays, floating holidays, vacation and sick days PDN-9ae7d85a-2131-4e87-8b4d-d95c6048420f
