Field Sales Merchandiser

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

📋 Description

• Cultivate and sustain over 60 grocery retail partnerships within a designated territory of more than 100 miles.

• Identify optimal display locations within each store to maximize sales of Wonderful brand products by setting up and relocating displays.

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

• Uphold schematic integrity while executing re-merchandising projects, which include grand openings and store remodels.

• Build and nurture relationships with retailer staff and supervisors to enhance account penetration.

• Sell, up-sell, and ensure the retail distribution of authorized products in the assigned territory stores.

• Document data-gathering objectives utilizing company-provided handheld devices.

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

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

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Capability to establish partnerships with store and produce managers.

• Proficiency in presenting compelling rationales to store management to encourage display and purchasing over the competition.

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

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

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

• Strong interpersonal and time management skills.

• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.

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

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

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

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

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Company car.

• Gas card.

• Maintenance card.

• Technology equipment and support.

• Medical coverage.

• Comprehensive vision and dental plans.

• 401k with matching eligibility.

• 24/7 online physician consultations.

• Virtual mental health resources.

• Life coaching.

• Employee community groups.

• Cash rewards for healthy habits.

• Fitness reimbursements.

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

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Internal mobility across brands and business units.

• Learning and Organizational Development resources.

• People Manager and leadership training.

• Webinars and eLearning courses.

• Company-wide mentorship program.

• Continuous improvement training.

• Wonderful Giving company-funded contributions for up to three charities.

• Wonderful Neighbor group service projects.