Field Sales Merchandiser

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

📋 Description

• Cultivate and sustain relationships with over 60 grocery retailers within a designated territory exceeding 100 miles.

• Identify optimal in-store placements for Wonderful brand products through the construction and relocation of displays.

• Rotate and stock authorized merchandise during each grocery store visit.

• Uphold schematic integrity during re-merchandising tasks, which include grand openings and store remodels.

• Foster and nurture relationships with retailer staff and supervisors to enhance account engagement.

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

• Capture data-gathering objectives utilizing the company's handheld devices.

• Implement, manage, and oversee the company's marketing initiatives and programs, including point-of-sale and coupon/tie-in programs.

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

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Capability to establish partnerships with store and produce managers.

• Ability to present persuasive arguments to store management for product displays and purchases against competitors.

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

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

• Detail-oriented with a goal-driven and problem-solving mindset while working autonomously.

• Strong interpersonal and time management skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

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

• Capacity to lift 50 lbs.

• Willingness to work early mornings with a 7 AM start time.

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

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Company vehicle with a gas card.

• Maintenance card provided.

• Technology equipment and support available.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Comprehensive vision and dental insurance plans.

• 401k plan with eligibility for matching contributions.

• 24/7 access to online physician consultations.

• Virtual mental health resources available.

• Life coaching support.

• 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 and internal mobility.

• Resources for Learning and Organizational Development.

• Training for People Managers and leadership development.

• Access to webinars and eLearning courses.

• Company-wide mentorship initiative.

• Ongoing improvement training provided.

• Wonderful Giving, with company-provided funds for up to three charitable organizations.

• Participation in Wonderful Neighbor group community service projects.