As a full time Reset Sales Specialist for Acosta you'll have the chance to influence an entire industry. How's that for impact? We are looking for seasoned professionals to join our winning team. You will act as the primary contact to execute in-store shelving standards, selling promotional opportunities, and promoting our client brands in smaller accounts like convenience and gas stores, small grocery stores, drug stores etc. in the New Jersey market areas.
ResponsibilitiesThis position requires lifting, loading, pushing and pulling cases weighing from 20 - 50 pounds repeatedly throughout an 8 hour work period. Also requires bending reaching and squatting to move and adjust products.
· Stimulate market growth through coverage of Independent Retail C-Stores that are supplied by cash & carry, grocery stores, and c-store distributors in assigned geography
· Manage sales, distribution and merchandising of our brand portfolio within an assigned territory
· Conduct professional product presentations to current and prospective retail customers
· Achieving sales goals and brand building presence
· Building lasting relationships with store managers/owners by providing expert consumer insights and advice
· Utilize iPad technology for reporting sales made daily and weekly consistently demonstrating company values in all business interactions
· Ability to operate under minimal supervision
· Regular, reliable, predictable attendance
Qualifications· 0-2 years of experience in retail, Client, or food broker
Bilingual-Spanish a plus
· Time management skills
· Ability to communicate effectively
· Professional sales approach
· Knowledgeable and passionate about exceptional client service and exceeding sales goals
· Outgoing and assertive personality
· Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
· Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time
· Must have a valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance
· Must have a personal vehicle to access multi-store locations within assigned shift
· iPad technology skills a plus
Helpful Experience:
· Working for a retail business or grocery store (e.g., understanding store operations, knowing the backroom and inventory, stocking aisles and shelves, making products look attractive, rotating products, cleaning shelves, etc.)
The Perks:
· We provide comprehensive training, professional mentoring, field coaching and market support
· Meter reimbursement
· Toll reimbursement
Mileage reimbursement
· Competitive Salary and Benefits Package
Skills Required
- 0-2 years of experience in retail, client, or food broker roles
- Ability to lift 20-50 pounds repeatedly
- Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time
- Valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance
- Personal vehicle to access multiple store locations during shift
- Time management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Professional sales approach and ability to achieve sales goals
- Knowledgeable and passionate about exceptional client service
- Outgoing and assertive personality
- Ability to operate under minimal supervision
- Regular, reliable, predictable attendance
- Utilize iPad technology for reporting
- Bilingual Spanish
- iPad technology skills
- Retail or grocery store experience (stocking, backroom, merchandising)
What We Do
Acosta is an integrated sales and marketing services provider that enables consumer packaged goods brands and retailers to win in the modern marketplace by delivering progressive solutions and exceptional service. With more than 90 years of experience, Acosta understands evolving consumer needs and helps its clients and customers stay a step ahead, fueling their accelerated performance. For more information, please visit www.acosta.com.
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