Retail Sales Representative

Job summary

The incumbent is responsible for executing sales and merchandising strategies within an assigned territory to meet client objectives. This includes maintaining shelf standards, managing product distribution, and conducting sales presentations to store management.

Job details

We are currently looking for a results-oriented sales representative to represent our customers in grocery stores in their territory. As a member of our sales team, you will be responsible for calling customers in order to communicate and execute sales and merchandising strategies, promotions, and guidelines. In this position, you will be expected to achieve results by identifying volume opportunities, providing excellent customer service, providing product information, and ensuring product dominance and distribution. Your excellent communication and sales skills are complemented by your enthusiasm and superior presentation abilities. Highly organized and with excellent communication skills, you are a natural problem solver, good at sales and building strong relationships with customers. RESPONSIBILITIES The incumbent primarily provides coverage of sales merchandising and special retail projects for a given territory by executing our client's priorities and objectives, as set by management, in-store to achieve superior in-store results in a given territory. * Responsible for representing ACOSTA in their territory. * Responsible for ensuring that all client standards are met according to shelf and plan-o-gram procedures. This includes cleanliness and product rotation. * Ensure that new products are put on the shelf according to the recommended procedures and time as well as maintain 100% distribution of existing items 100% of the time. * Effectively communicate information from the principal to store staff. * Meet or exceed sales targets for in-store programs * Make sales presentations to the store and/or store manager. * To respect the company's procedures in the performance of his/her work. * Complete detailed reports. * Complete all documents related to the performance of the work according to the assigned territory. QUALIFICATIONS * Experience in sales/customer service in grocery stores. * Good communicator. * Available to work from Monday to Friday during the day. * Have a valid driver's license and a reliable car. * Capable of driving a vehicle for an extended period of time * Good communicator. * Have storage space for sales materials in the home. We’re excited to fill this role now! Applications are reviewed as they come in—don’t wait, apply today and join our team. Acosta Group is a collective uniting the most trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies—Acosta, ActionLink, CORE Foodservice, CROSSMARK, Mosaic, Premium Retail Services, and Product Connections. Together, we connect consumers with the brands they love through omnichannel selling, merchandising, brand advocacy, and integrated marketing. We recognize our associates are the foundation of our success. That’s why we prioritize your growth, development, and well-being to help you reach your full potential. With programs designed to support a fulfilling work-life balance, we offer opportunities that fit your lifestyle and ambitions—whether you’re looking for part-time flexibility or full-time career advancement. Ready for a career path that’s as unique as you? Discover your path at Acosta Group! Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact AskHR@acosta.com. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request. Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting. AI and Automated Decision-Making Notice We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help screen and/or assess applications for this role. These tools analyze information you provide (for example, your résumé or answers to application questions) to support our hiring team’s review. All hiring decisions include human judgment. If you have questions about our use of AI in recruitment or require an accommodation, please contact privacy@acosta.com [privacy@acosta.com] or by calling us at 1-800-377-2754. For more information about how we handle your information you can consult our privacy notice here: https://www.acosta.group/privacy-policy/ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.acosta.group/privacy-policy/__;!!OrxsNty6D4my!6ZfS6UTmATM8tESoOXtqH-6AnUVPuoBcH2TZVq9GPNXm9vIDyGDLXKXYsKEZPZcveNEE0xPdSnuJmgA$]. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy [https://www.acosta.group/privacy-policy/] and Terms and Conditions of Use [https://www.acosta.group/terms-and-conditions-of-use/]. #DiscoverYourPath

What you’ll do

The incumbent is responsible for executing sales and merchandising strategies within an assigned territory to meet client objectives. This includes maintaining shelf standards, managing product distribution, and conducting sales presentations to store management.

Requirements

Candidates must have previous experience in grocery sales or customer service and possess strong communication skills. A valid driver's license, a reliable vehicle, and the ability to work during standard weekday business hours are required.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Sales · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Sales
• Merchandising
• Customer service
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Relationship building
• Presentation skills
• Organization
• Product rotation
• Plan-o-gram execution
• Management
• Problem Solving
• Prioritization
• Decision Making
• Artificial Intelligence
• Marketing
• Enthusiasm
• Customer Service
• Advocacy
• Valid Driver's License
• Cleanliness
• Selling Techniques
• Food Services
• Integrated Marketing Communications
• Sales Presentations

Job areas

• Sales
• Retail
• Customer Service & Support
• Food & Beverage
• Retail Sales Representative
• Sales Representative (General)
• Commercial Sales Representatives
• Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products