Sales Helper

Job Description

Job Description

The primary function of Sales Helper is to assist the Sales Representative.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities are:
1. Traveling with a sales rep in the delivery truck and assisting sales rep in the operation
of the truck;
2. Assist the sales rep in making sales, merchandising, displaying and tending the product
while it is in the stores, and picking up distressed merchandise and all used trays.
3. Assist the sales rep in delivering goods pursuant to sales made and orders obtained,
ensuring that the goods are properly displayed and tended;
4. Assist the sales rep in safely transporting goods for sale and equipment, including (a)
ensuring that the sales rep stays alert, (b) pointing out hazards and obstacles to the sales
rep, (c) assisting the sales rep in operating the vehicle safely by directing him or her in
parking, pulling out into traffic, backing up, placing safety cones and the like, as
necessary;
5. Assist in the loading and unloading of plants and to ensure that the truck is safely and
properly loaded and that all goods and equipment are secure, exercising discretion and
judgment in planning and loading a balanced load to ensure safe operations;
6. Performing or assisting the sales rep in performing minor maintenance on the delivery
truck to ensure safe operation;
7. Assist the sales rep in ensuring compliance with all Department of Transportation rules
and regulations, including assisting with paperwork, to the extent permitted and as
necessary;
8. Assist with rack preparation, including, but not limited to, painting and installation;
9. It is the Sales Helper’s responsibility to always be on time, enthusiastic, presentable
and respectful. You should expect the same from your supervisor.
10. 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. The employee
must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, climb, sit, bend, stoop, and reach
arms over head. Employee must be able to work in environmental conditions such as:
wet, humid weather and extreme hot and cold temperatures. Employee must be able to
tolerate loud noise and vibrations from driving/riding a truck.
11. The Sales Helper must accurately record all hours worked in the electronic
timekeeping system on a daily basis.