Field Sales Merchandiser

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

📋 Description

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

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

• Rotate and stock products authorized by the company during visits to grocery stores.

• Ensure schematic integrity while executing re-merchandising projects, including grand openings and remodels.

• Build and nurture connections with retailer staff and supervisors to enhance account engagement.

• Market, upsell, and ensure the retail distribution of authorized products across the assigned stores.

• Accurately log data collection objectives utilizing company-provided handheld devices.

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

• Provide daily updates and communication regarding chain-specific information.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Ability to establish partnerships with store and produce managers.

• Capacity to present persuasive arguments to store management for displaying and purchasing against competitors.

• Previous experience and familiarity with managing a large territory and daily driving commitments.

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

• Detail-oriented, goal-driven, 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 performed.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Willingness to work early mornings, starting at 7 AM.

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

• Must reside within the defined 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.

• 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 groups.

• Cash incentives for maintaining healthy habits.

• Fitness reimbursement programs.

• 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 Organizational Development.

• Training for People Managers and leadership development.

• Webinars and eLearning courses available.

• Company-wide mentorship program.

• Continuous improvement training opportunities.

• Charitable funds provided by Wonderful Giving.

• Wonderful Neighbor group service projects.