Field Sales Merchandiser

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

📋 Description

• Cultivate and sustain over 100 grocery retail partnerships within a designated territory exceeding 100 miles.

• Identify optimal display locations within each store to enhance sales of all Wonderful brand products through the establishment and relocation of displays.

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

• Preserve schematic integrity while executing re-merchandising initiatives, including grand openings and remodels as requested by the retailer.

• Foster and maintain relationships with retailer personnel and supervisors to enhance account penetration.

• Sell, up-sell, and ensure retail distribution of all headquarter-authorized products across all stores within the assigned territory.

• Meticulously document all data-gathering objectives as directed using company-provided handheld devices.

• Implement, uphold, and oversee all company-driven marketing initiatives and programs, including the maintenance of POS and coupon/tie-in programs.

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

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated retail sales success in promoting grocery store products with the ability to establish partnerships with store and produce managers, preferably in the food and beverage sector.

• Ability to present compelling arguments to store management staff to encourage display and purchasing against competitors.

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

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

• Maintain a detail-oriented, goal-oriented, and problem-solving mindset while working independently.

• Enjoy collaborating with others and effectively apply interpersonal and time management skills to complete tasks.

• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company vehicle, gas card, maintenance card, and technological equipment and support provided.

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to exceptional medical coverage, comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with matching eligibility to secure your financial future, including: 24/7 online physician consultations, virtual mental health resources, life coaching, engaging employee community groups, cash rewards for healthy habits, and fitness reimbursements, along with a library of on-demand fitness videos.

• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.

• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources such as People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.

• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, tackle challenges, and advance your career.

• Continuous Improvement Training: Engage in training that empowers all employees to learn and apply concepts that foster significant, positive change in the workplace.

• Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co-founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested over $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and beyond.

• Giving Back to the Community: Make a meaningful impact with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to participate in group service projects within our local communities.