Field Sales Merchandiser

The Wonderful Company · via Remote Rocketship

💰 $71,000/yr 📍 Santa Monica, California ⏰ Full Time ⌛ Posted 20 days ago

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Develop and maintain 60+ grocery retail relationships within an assigned 30+ mile range territory
Determine the best in-store locations for Wonderful brand products by building and moving displays
Rotate and stock authorized products during grocery store calls
Maintain schematic integrity while completing re-merchandising projects, grand openings, and remodels
Develop relationships with retailer personnel and supervisors to facilitate account penetration
Sell, up-sell, and maintain retail distribution of authorized products across assigned stores
Accurately record data-gathering objectives using company handheld devices
Execute, maintain, and monitor company marketing initiatives and programs
Maintain POS and coupon/tie-in programs
Provide chain-specific information and communication daily

Proven retail sales success promoting grocery store products, preferably within food and beverage
Ability to form partnerships with store and produce managers
Ability to provide compelling rationales to store management staff to display and purchase against the competition
Prior experience and understanding of managing a large store territory and daily drive time
Excellent selling, negotiation, and partnership-building skills
Detail-oriented, goal-minded, and problem-solving ability while working independently
Effective interpersonal and time management skills
Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel
Clean driving record; background check will be conducted
Ability to lift 50 lbs
Capability to work early mornings with a 7am start time
Travel to Los Angeles, CA 3–4 times a year is required, as permitted by the company
Live within territory boundaries as established
Minimal overnight travel may be required depending on territory

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