Field Sales Merchandiser

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

📋 Description

• Cultivate and sustain relationships with over 100 grocery retail accounts within a designated territory spanning more than 100 miles.

• Identify optimal store placements for the sale of Wonderful brand products by setting up and relocating displays.

• Rotate and replenish company-approved products during each visit to grocery stores.

• Ensure the integrity of schematics while executing re-merchandising initiatives, including grand openings and store remodels.

• Build and nurture connections with retailer personnel and supervisors to enhance account penetration.

• Market, upsell, and uphold the retail distribution of authorized products across assigned locations.

• Capture data-gathering goals using company-issued handheld devices.

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

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

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Ability to establish partnerships with store and produce managers.

• Skill in presenting persuasive arguments to store management for product display and purchase over competitors.

• Previous experience managing a large store territory with substantial daily driving distances.

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

• Detail-oriented, goal-driven, and adept at problem-solving while working autonomously.

• Strong interpersonal and time management abilities.

• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.

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

• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs.

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

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

• Must reside within the defined territory boundaries.

• Some overnight travel may be necessary based on territory requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Provision of a company car, gas card, maintenance card, along with technology equipment and support.

• Medical insurance 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.

• Inclusion in employee community groups.

• Cash rewards 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 programs for People Managers and leadership.

• Availability of webinars and eLearning courses.

• Participation in a company-wide mentorship program.

• Training focused on continuous improvement.

• Charitable funds provided by Wonderful Giving.

• Participation in Wonderful Neighbor group service projects.

• Standard work schedule from Monday to Friday.