Outside Sales Representative

Outside Sales Representative

General Information

Company: ACO-US

Location: WASHINGTON, District of Columbia, 20002

Ref #: 66834

Function: Merchandising

Employment Duration: Full-time

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

• 401k program

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program

Description and Requirements

Bel Brands

The Inside Sales Representative is primarily responsible for calling on key decision makers at retail grocery stores to sell our products against promotions and some merchandising.

The incumbent(s) in this position should exhibit the following Acosta values:

• People Minded - Must show dignity and respect to all people.

• Integrity - Must exemplify the highest degree of ethical behavior.

• Results Oriented - Must show passion, pride, and commitment to succeed.

• Trust - Must be honest, sincere, and confident.

• Teamwork - Must build trusting relationships.

• Innovation - Must progress through a combination of creativity, common sense, and vision.

• Balance - Must maintain an optimistic attitude and keep perspective on what is important in life.

Responsibilities

• Visit the assigned stores in the territory monthly.

• Present new items for our clients and secure orders for same.

• Present promotional activity to store personal and secure orders and if possible off shelf displays.

• Reviews distribution on existing items to be sure they are being carried.

• Assist in any merchandising needed for our products.

• Supports store on special projects such as demos, remodels, new store openings, etc.

• Maintain current knowledge of products we sell and new items.

• Maintain a rapport with regional managers of our clients.

• Keep all informed of issues with stores, competitive activity, trends etc.

• Maintain full distribution and display of products in assigned accounts.

• Rotate stock, clean and stock display, and price merchandise as appropriate.

• Perform such duties as checking date codes, ensuring adherence to approved plan-o-gram.

• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Two years prior grocery retail or CPG experience preferred.

• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.

• Must have a valid driver's license and must be able to drive a car for extended periods of time.

• Must have reliable transportation.

• Must be willing and able to work in cold conditions (i.e. refrigerated sections of retail stores).

• Must be able to effectively communicate with others.

• Must be able to walk, stoop, kneel, reach, pull, grasp and stand on a daily basis.

• Must have good vision, dexterous use of both hands

• Must have a Google Chrome capable computer/laptop

• Ability to comfortably use up to date smart technology

• Moderate to intermediate understanding of MSO (including: Outlook, Teams/Zoom, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Acosta Sales & Marketing is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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*Premium, in good faith, believes that any posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at the time of this posting. Premium may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications and locations. This range may be modified in the future.

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