Field Sales Merchandiser

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Louisiana.

📋 Description

• Build and nurture over 90 grocery retail partnerships within a designated territory exceeding 100 miles.

• Identify optimal in-store positions for Wonderful brand products through display construction and relocation.

• Rotate and replenish authorized products during each grocery store visit.

• Ensure schematic accuracy during re-merchandising efforts, grand openings, and store renovations.

• Cultivate retailer connections to enhance account penetration.

• Sell, upsell, and sustain retail distribution of authorized products throughout assigned locations.

• Collect data-gathering objectives utilizing company-issued handheld devices.

• Implement, sustain, and oversee marketing initiatives and programs, including point-of-sale and coupon/tie-in promotions.

• Deliver chain-specific updates and communications on a daily basis.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated success in retail sales promoting grocery store products.

• Ability to establish partnerships with store and produce managers, ideally in the food and beverage sector.

• Skill in presenting persuasive arguments to store management for product displays and purchases against competitors.

• Previous experience and knowledge in managing a large store territory and daily travel logistics.

• Exceptional selling, negotiation, and relationship-building capabilities.

• Detail-oriented, goal-focused, and adept at problem-solving while working independently.

• Strong interpersonal and time management abilities.

• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Clean driving record; a background check will be performed.

• Capacity to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Willingness to start work early in the morning, with a 7 AM start time.

• Required travel to Los Angeles, CA, 3–4 times per year, as allowed by the company.

• Must reside within the designated territory boundaries.

• Occasional overnight travel may be necessary depending on the territory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company vehicle.

• Gas card.

• Maintenance card.

• Technology equipment and support.

• Medical coverage.

• Comprehensive vision and dental plans.

• 401k plan with matching eligibility.

• Access to 24/7 online physician consultations.

• Virtual mental health resources.

• Life coaching services.

• Employee community groups.

• Cash incentives for healthy habits.

• Fitness reimbursement options.

• Access to a library of on-demand fitness videos.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Internal mobility across various brands and business units.

• Learning and Organizational Development resources available.

• Training for People Managers and leadership development.

• Webinars and eLearning opportunities.

• Company-wide mentorship program.

• Continuous improvement training initiatives.

• Wonderful Giving funds provided by the company for up to three charitable organizations.

• Wonderful Neighbor group service projects.