Field Sales Merchandiser

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

📋 Description

• Establish and nurture relationships with over 100 grocery retail partners within a designated territory extending beyond 100 miles.

• Identify optimal in-store placements for Wonderful brand products by creating and relocating displays.

• Rotate and replenish authorized products during store visits.

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

• Foster retailer connections to enhance account penetration.

• Promote, upsell, and sustain the retail distribution of authorized products across the designated stores.

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

• Implement, sustain, and oversee marketing initiatives and programs, including POS and coupon/tie-in programs.

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

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated success in retail sales promoting grocery store products.

• Capability to build partnerships with store and produce managers, ideally within the food and beverage sector.

• Proficiency in presenting compelling arguments to store management to encourage product displays and purchases over competitors.

• Previous experience managing a large store territory with knowledge of daily travel requirements.

• Strong selling, negotiation, and partnership-building abilities.

• Detail-oriented, goal-focused, and capable of problem-solving independently.

• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.

• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Possess a clean driving record; a background check will be required.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Willingness to work early mornings starting at 7 am.

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

• Must reside within the established territory boundaries.

• Occasional overnight travel may be necessary based on territory needs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company vehicle.

• Gas card.

• Maintenance card.

• Technical equipment and support.

• Medical insurance.

• Comprehensive vision and dental plans.

• 401k plan with matching eligibility.

• 24/7 access to online physician consultations.

• Virtual mental health resources.

• Life coaching services.

• Employee community groups.

• Cash rewards for maintaining healthy habits.

• Fitness reimbursements.

• On-demand fitness video access.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Internal mobility options across various brands and business units.

• Resources for Learning and Organizational Development.

• Training for people managers and leadership development.

• Access to webinars and eLearning courses.

• Company-wide mentorship initiatives.

• Continuous improvement training programs.

• Funds provided by Wonderful Giving for contributions to up to three charities.

• Participation in Wonderful Neighbor group service projects.