Field Sales Merchandiser

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

📋 Description

• Develop and sustain relationships with over 60 grocery retailers within a designated territory of more than 100 miles.

• Identify optimal in-store locations for Wonderful brand products by constructing and relocating displays.

• Rotate and stock products authorized by the company during each grocery store visit.

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

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with retailer personnel and supervisors to enhance account engagement.

• Promote, upsell, and sustain retail distribution of products authorized by headquarters across assigned locations.

• Precisely document data collection objectives using company-issued handheld devices.

• Implement, oversee, and evaluate company marketing strategies and initiatives, including point-of-sale and coupon/tie-in programs.

• Provide daily updates and communication tailored to specific chain requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated success in retail sales promoting grocery products, ideally within the food and beverage sector.

• Capacity to forge partnerships with store and produce managers.

• Ability to present compelling arguments to store management for displaying and purchasing against competitors.

• Previous experience managing a large store territory and understanding of daily travel time.

• Exceptional skills in selling, negotiation, and relationship-building.

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

• Strong interpersonal and time management abilities.

• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.

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

• Capability to lift 50 lbs.

• Availability to work early mornings with a start time of 7 am.

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

• Must reside within the established territory boundaries; minimal overnight travel may be necessary depending on the territory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company vehicle with a gas card.

• Maintenance card provided.

• Technology equipment and support available.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Comprehensive vision and dental plans.

• 401k plan with eligibility for matching contributions.

• 24/7 access to online physician consultations.

• Virtual mental health resources.

• Life coaching services.

• Employee community engagement groups.

• Cash incentives for maintaining healthy habits.

• Reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.

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

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Internal mobility across various brands and business units.

• Resources for learning and development.

• Training for People Managers and leadership roles.

• Webinars and eLearning courses available.

• Company-wide mentorship program.

• Training focused on continuous improvement.

• Company-sponsored funds for up to three charities through Wonderful Giving.

• Participation in Wonderful Neighbor group service projects.