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Tap Enterprises, Inc. – is a retail tool sales organization that has been in business for over thirty years. Tap Enterprises Inc. has ten retail facilities; five in the Kansas City metropolitan area, five in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
A large majority of the retail tool sales come from our "mobile tool sale stores". These mobile tool sales stores consist of sales trucks that travel throughout the forty-eight continental states conducting one and two-day tool shows. Our field positions are located throughout the 48 continental United States. Our corporate employment positions are located at our corporate office in Spring Hill, Kansas. What Can We Offer You?
Tap Enterprises Inc. offers a competitive compensation package to include the following, based on level of position within the organization:
Associates have the opportunity to purchase products
at the same price as our wholesale Customers.
Current Employment Opportunities
at Tap Enterprises, Inc.
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RETAIL STORE MANAGERS & ASSISTANT MANAGERS |
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RETAIL SALES MANAGER |
CREW SALES DRIVER |
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CREW SALES MEMBER |
LOAD DRIVER |
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OUTBOUND TELEPHONE SALES |
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Retail Store Managers & Assistant Managers
Responsibilities
- Hire and develop sales staff
- Enforce operating policies and standards
- Maximize sales and customer service
- Manage store financial performance
- Oversee in-store merchandising
- Plan and schedule in-store promotions and community events
Qualifications
- Prior retail or sales management experience preferred.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Hands on management
We have multiple positions available through out the Kansas City and St. Louis Metro areas. Interested applicants should mail
resume and salary requirements to Tap Enterprises Inc. 650 N. Lincoln, Spring Hill, KS 66083 or fax to 913-592-2159 or email to sgreen@toolsnow.com
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Responsibilities
- Generating leads, cold calling, selling, and deal closing on a telephone-sales basis.
- Building new relationships and maintaining existing business to business relationships
- Meeting and exceeding sales goals on an individual basis.
- Working closely with the Sales Manager to ensure clients' needs are met and exceeded.
- Developing and maintaining an excellent knowledge of competitive products, pricing, sales propositions, and messages.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of call center/inside commission sales experience.
- Proven track record of successful account development in an outbound business-to-business tele-sales environment
- Clear evidence of consistent target over achievement in a profit and margin driven sales environment.
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- High energy and enthusiasm.
- High integrity and a strong work ethic.
- Good business acumen, showing evidence of ability to make sound business decisions.
- Be able to demonstrate an ongoing interest to learn about and understand our product lines.
- High school degree required and college degree preferred.
Benefits:
To apply for this position, please send your resume and compensation requirements to Tap Enterprises Inc. 650 N. Lincoln, Spring Hill, KS 66083 or email SGreen@toolsnow.com
Retail Sales Manager- 15 days on 15 days off!
How much traveling is involved?
This position is a 15 day on 15 day off schedule.
What is an average day like as a Retail Sales Manager?
You arrive at your sales locations approximately 9 am each morning. At 9am you and the crew are setting up the tool display and placing signs directing your customers to the sale. Setting up the tool display can take anywhere from an hour and a half to two hours. Everybody must help unload the truck. The sale starts at 11 am and ends at 7pm. During business hours one of your Crew Members is working the cash register, most likely you will be on the floor assisting customers with any questions, and two Crew Members on the trailer handing merchandise to the customers that they just purchased. When you get a replenishing truck your crew is responsible for unloading the inventory from the replenishing trailer to your trailer in a timely manner. At 7 pm you and the crew tear down the display and load it back on the tractor trailer. Every member of the crew must help in safely and efficiently loading the truck. After the display is loaded you and the crew will move on to your next sales location which could be anywhere from 20-100 miles apart. Once you drop the trailer off at the next sales location you and the crew go to the hotel and rest up for the next day.
What is the compensation for a Retail Sales Manager?
Express Sales Managers: Express Sales Managers are exempt commission only outside sales employees. As such these managers receive a draw against commission equal to $140.00/scheduled sale day worked as an Express Sales Manager. This draw against commission is paid on the 15th and last day of each month for the days worked during the respective pay period for each pay date (25th - 8th of each month to be paid on the 15th of the month; and 9th - 24th of each month to be paid on the last day of the month.) This draw is deducted from an Express Sales Manager's actual commission earnings which are calculated and paid as follows: 1st - 15th of each month's commissions are to be paid on the last day of that month; 16th - last day of each month's commissions are to be paid on the 15th of the following month. Fines for turning sales receipt envelopes that are short cash; and/or late envelope fines; and/or inventory shortage fines will be deducted from the Express Sales Manager's net commission (after draw against commission is deducted from the raw commission based opon net profits of the sales runs). If there is no net commission (because either there was no net profit for the sales run; or because the raw commission is less than the Express Sales Manager's draw against commission for that sales run); the amount of the cash shortage; or fines for late envelopes, or fines for inventory shortages will be deducted from the Manager's draw against commission for that pay period.
Managers-in Training: Managers-in-Training are salaried exempt employees. As such, these individuals receive salary in the amount of $120.00/scheduled sale day worked.
How do I and my Crew Member get to the first sales location?
As a Sales Manager you are traveling in your own personal vehicle to the first sales location which could be any where from 100 miles up to 1500 miles away from your house. We take every effort to keep you close to home. We pay for all the fuel plus give you a $ 250 a month car allowance to help keep up the maintenance of your vehicle.
Where is the entire product stored?
The entire product is stored in a 48 foot dry van tractor trailer. The trailer is set up as a stock room inside so there are shelves that hold your entire product and then in the aisle there are carts that hold your display items while moving to the next sales location.
Do I have to get my CDL license?
Yes, having your CDL license will guarantee that the truck will make it to the next sale. If you don’t have your CDL class A we provide on the job training and pay for the licenses and expenses.
How do I get the tractor trailer?
When your 15 days gets ready to start you are going to meet up with a manager out in the field that is going into their 15 days off. That’s when you get handed the keys to the tractor trailer. At that time one of your Crew Members drive your personal vehicle to the first sale which could be anywhere from 20-100 miles away.
Am I working by myself?
No, as a manager it is your responsibility to hire a crew of three other individuals. You want to hire these three other individuals within 100 miles from where you live since these crew members will be traveling with you for the 15 day run.
What does a Crew Member make?
A Crew Member makes 80 dollars a day plus 1.75 % of the profit of the 15 day sale. Each day you and the Crew are out there the crew will receive $20 dollars out of the cash resister as a cash advance. Now, this is a cash advance so it is withheld from their check.
What happens if one of my Crew Members walks off the job while we are on the road?
It is your responsibility to retain your crew throughout the entirety of your run. However, our Recruiting department is constantly hiring back up crew just in case that does happen. It may take a couple of days to get a replacement out to you and its usually best to keep what you have until the end of the run because the travel expenses for the replacements will be added to the cost of your run. We send them out on a Grey Hound bus to meet with you.
Where do I find Crew Members?
Unemployment offices and word mouth are the best ways to get crew members.
Is there training?
As a manager you will go on two to three training runs before going out with your own crew. During your training runs you want to start interviewing crew members so when you are done with your training run you have a full crew. If you find a crew member that is ready to start ASAP they are able to go out with you on your training runs to train with you.
Where are we setting these shows up at?
The sales locations are usually in rural towns or outlying areas of cities. We set up in VFW, Convention Centers, American Legions, Hotels, Knights of Columbus, Fairgrounds, and Community Centers.
Who takes care of booking the halls?
Our booking department takes care of all the booking of the halls and takes care of arranging all advertising.
Is this job physically demanding?
Yes, please keep in mind that you are arriving at the sales locations approximately 9 am and not getting back to the hotel until 9pm or later. Plus you have to be able to lift at least 75 pounds for extended periods.
How much can we spend on hotels?
The limit on hotels is $50 a night for each room. You only get two rooms a night which means that it is two to a room. If there is a female crew member she will need to sign a consent form to room with a male member of the crew. If she doesn’t want to sign consent then the men will have to get a rollaway in their room.
Serious applicants only please!
What is an average day like as a Crew Driver?
You arrive at your sales locations approximately 9 am each morning. At approximately 9 am you and the crew are setting up the tool display and placing signs directing your customers to the sale. Setting up the tool display can take anywhere from an hour and a half to two hours. Everybody must help unload the truck. The sale starts at 11 am and ends at 7pm. During business hours the duties of a Crew Driver include working the cash register, selling product to customers, assisting customers with any questions, and also working on the trailer handing merchandise to the customers that they just purchased. When you get a replenishing truck, the crew’s duties include, among other things, the proper loading of the truck so that they may be safely operated upon the public highways. Every crew member must have the responsibility for exercising judgment and discretion in planning and building a balanced load or in placing, distributing, or securing the pieces of freight in such a manner that the safe operation of the motor vehicle in interstate or foreign commerce is not jeopardized and do it in a timely manner. At 7 pm you and the crew tear down the display and load it back on the tractor trailer. Every member of the crew must help in safely and efficiently loading the truck. After the display is loaded you will drive the tractor trailer to the next sales location which could be anywhere from 20-100 miles apart. Once you drop the trailer off at the next sales location you and the crew go to the hotel and rest up for the next day.
Crew Driver FAQ’S
How do I get to the first sales location?
It is our goal to place you with a manager that lives in your area. That manager would then make arrangements to meet up with you and then you would travel with the manager in his personal vehicle. If for some reason we could not place you with a manager in your area you will be bussed to the sales location to meet with the crew. If you end up quitting during a run it’s your responsibility to find your own transportation back home.
What does a Crew Driver make?
A Crew Driver makes 100 dollars a day, 1.75 % of the profit of the 15 day sale, and also .35 cents per mile while driving the tractor trailer. Each day you are out there you will receive $20 dollars out of the cash register as a cash advance. This is a cash advance so it is withheld from your check. If you ride with the manager to the sales location then you get 3 cents per mile while riding with them to the first sales location and back home as an incentive to have you ride with the manager. The manager will pay you cash out of the cash register once you arrive at the first sale.
When do we get paid?
We are paid semi-monthly on the 15th and the last day of the month. Our pay period end dates our 8th and the 24th of every month. If you go out the 1st-15th you would only receive pay for the first 8 days. The rest of the check would be paid out on the end of the month along with any commission that is owed.
Where is the entire product stored?
The entire product is stored in a 48 foot dry van tractor trailer. The trailer is set up as a stock room inside so there are shelves that hold your entire product and then in the aisle there are carts that hold your display items while moving to the next sales location.
Am I working by myself?
No, your manager is responsible to hire a crew of two other individuals.
Do we sleep in hotels?
Yes, you do sleep in hotels. We provide two hotel rooms which means that you will have to share a room with another crew member.
Where are we setting these shows up at?
The sales locations are usually in rural towns or outlying areas of cities. We set up in VFW, Convention Centers, American Legions, Hotels, Knights of Columbus, Fairgrounds, and Community Centers.
Is this job physically demanding?
Yes, please keep in mind that you are arriving at the sales locations approximately 9 am and not getting back to the hotel until 9pm or later. Plus you have to be able to lift at least 75 pounds for extended periods. All of the crew is required to work every area of the truck on a daily basis. The manager will determine the tasks throughout the day.
What is an average day like as a Crew Member?
You arrive at your sales locations approximately 9 am each morning. At approximately 9 am you and the crew begin setting up the tool display and placing signs directing your customers to the sale. Setting up the tool display can take anywhere from an hour and a half to two hours. Everybody must help unload the truck. The sale starts at 11 am and ends at 7pm. During business hours, the duties of the crew include working the cash register, selling products to customers, assisting customers with any questions, and also working on the trailer handing merchandise to the customers that they just purchased. When you get a replenishing truck, the crew’s duties include, among other things, the proper loading of the truck so that they may be safely operated upon the public highways. Every crew member must have the responsibility for exercising judgment and discretion in planning and building a balanced load or in placing, distributing, or securing the pieces of freight in such a manner that the safe operation of the motor vehicle in interstate or foreign commerce is not jeopardized and do it in a timely manner. At 7 pm you and the crew tear down the display and load it back on the tractor trailer. Every member of the crew must help in safely and efficiently loading the truck. After the display is loaded you and the crew will move on to your next sales location which could be anywhere from 20-100 miles apart. Once the driver drops off the trailer at the next sales location you and the crew go to the hotel and rest up for the next day.
Crew Member FAQ’S
How much do I work?
This position is a 15 day on 15 day off schedule.
How do I get to the first sales location?
It is our goal to place you with a manager that lives in your area. That manager would then make arrangements to meet up with you and then you would travel with the manager in his personal vehicle. If for some reason we could not place you with a manager in your area you will be bussed to the sales location to meet with the crew. If you end up quitting during a run it’s your responsibility to find your own transportation back home.
What does a Crew Member make?
A Crew Member makes 80 dollars a day plus 1.75 % of the profit of the 15 day sale. Each day you are out there you will receive $20 dollars out of the cash resister as a cash advance. This is a cash advance so it is withheld from your check. If you ride with the manager to the sales location then you get 3 cents per mile while riding with them to the first sales location and back home as an incentive to have you ride with the manager. The manager will pay you cash out of the cash register once you arrive at the first sale.
When do we get paid?
We are paid semi-monthly on the 15th and the last day of the month. Our pay period end dates our 8th and the 24th of every month. If you go out the 1st-15th you would only receive pay for the first 8 days. The rest of the check would be paid out on the end of the month along with any commission that is owed.
Where is the entire product stored?
The entire product is stored in a 48 foot dry van tractor trailer. The trailer is set up as a stock room inside so there are shelves that hold your entire product and then in the aisle there are carts that hold your display items while moving to the next sales location.
Am I working by myself?
No, your manager is responsible to hire a crew of two other individuals.
Do we sleep in hotels?
Yes, you do sleep in hotels. We provide two hotel rooms which means that you will have to share a room with another crew member.
Where are we setting these shows up at?
The sales locations are usually in rural towns or outlying areas of cities. We set up in VFW, Convention Centers, American Legions, Hotels, Knights of Columbus, Fairgrounds, and Community Centers.
Is this job physically demanding?
Yes, please keep in mind that you are arriving at the sales locations approximately 9 am and not getting back to the hotel until 9pm or later. Plus you have to be able to lift at least 75 pounds for extended periods. All crew members are required to work every area of the truck on a daily basis. The manager will determine the tasks throughout the day.
Responsibilities of a Load Driver:
- The Load Driver’s responsibility is to deliver product to our "mobile tool sale stores".
- Meeting all DOT and company requirements, including a valid "Class A" commercial drivers license, a current medical card and a completed driver application. An MVR will be completed for all drivers prior to hiring and on a semi-annual basis to ensure that the driver meets safety requirements. A drug test and a DOT file must also be completed before a driver can be qualified to drive.
- Ability to handle normal truck-driver responsibilities.
- Pick-up location is at our corporate office in Spring Hill, Kansas – providing delivery throughout the 48 continental United States.
- There is no down time – once all loads are dropped, immediate return to corporate office.
- Longest run, on average, is one week.
Compensation:
- Solo pay: .31cpm 1-2 years, .33cpm 3-4 years, .35cpm 5+ years and .42cpm for teams. Eligible for quarterly safety bonus of .02cpm.
- Drop-pay is provided dependent on size of load.
Benefits:
- Tap Enterprises provides associates the opportunity to purchase products at the same price as our wholesale customers.
- Vacation, holiday and sick days provided per Company policy.
If you are interested in applying for a position with our company, you may:
Call the Human Resources department, (800) 445-0089,
send an e-mail to jobs@toolsnow.com,
or Apply online by clicking the apply here link