Natural Specialty Sales - Outside Sales Representative

<strong>Acosta is proud to foster a corporate culture that is empowering, inclusive and responsible. Our values center on people, integrity, results, trust, teamwork, innovation, and balance. Having associates who live these values and have a great passion for what they do makes Acosta a terrific company to work for.</strong>

Philadelphia, PA

Acosta - Corporate

<p><strong>Acosta is the engine that drives greater sales and market share for consumer goods manufacturers and retailers around the world. A privately held sales and marketing agency based in Jacksonville, Fla., Acosta has more than 100 offices around the world&nbsp;with more than 25,000 employees. Learn more about how our values, services and, most importantly, people are changing the CPG experience with proven results.</strong></p> <p><strong>Acosta is proud to foster a corporate culture that is empowering, inclusive and responsible. Our values center on people, integrity, results, trust, teamwork, innovation, and balance. Having associates who live these values and have a great passion for what they do makes Acosta a terrific company to work for.</strong></p> https://www.acosta.com/

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Full-Time (Temporary)

Overview: THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (LESS THAN 2 MONTHS) Call on independent stores to sell our products, present and get new items authorized, sell in promos, some merchandising. Follow Acosta's monthly priorities from the retail sales manager / business managers for each client. Enter turnover orders for all stores visited so they can be forwarded to our distributors to be delivered. Coordinate all store events such as anniversary sales, demos, new store openings, remodel expansions, etc. Territory is the NW area of Denver to include Golden and Arvada.
Responsibilities: <ul><li>Visit the assigned stores in the territory based on A,B,C coverage frequency. </li><li>Present new items for our clients and secure orders for same. </li><li>Present promotional activity to store buyers and secure orders and if possible off shelf displays. </li><li>Plan ahead with buyers up to three months on promos. </li><li>Access distribution on existing items to be sure they are being carried. </li><li>Assist in any merchandising needed for our products. </li><li>Enter the orders taken into our NSS website and transmit to the distributor for delivery of the product by the distributors. </li><li>Work with the store on all special projects such as demos, trade events, remodels, new store openings, etc. </li><li>Complete required Client PDF forms and Audits by deadline. </li><li>Maintain current knowledge of products we sell and new items. </li><li>Build and maintain a rapport with store level buyers. </li><li>Keep all informed of issues with stores, competitive activity, trends etc. </li><li>Maintain distribution goals and display of products in assigned accounts. </li><li>Rotate stock, clean and stock display and price merchandise as appropriate. </li><li>Perform such duties as checking date codes, ensuring adherence to approved plan-o-gram. </li><li>Miscellaneous duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Requirements: <ul><li>High School diploma or GED required. </li><li>A minimum of one (1) year previous experience in sales role, preferably in natural retail. </li><li>Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds. </li><li>Must have a valid driver's license and must be able to drive a car for extended periods of time. </li><li>Must be available for overnight travel. Must be available for weekend work (demos and Food Shows). </li><li>Must be able to work nights and holidays. </li><li>Must be willing and able to work in extremely cold conditions (i.e. refrigerated and freezer sections of retail stores). </li><li>Must be able to effectively communicate with others. </li><li>Must be able to speak and hear. </li><li>Must be able to walk, stoop, kneel, reach, pull, grasp and stand on a daily basis. </li><li>Must have good vision, dexterous use of both hands and be able to operate a computer, calculator, fax machine, telephone, copier, hand truck, pallet jack, hammer, screwdriver, drill and case cutter. </li><li>Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time. </li><li>Expertise in Microsoft software: Excel, Word and Outlook and thorough knowledge of web-based applications. </li><li>Must have internet access and an email address available. Acosta Sales & Marketing is an Equal Opportunity Employer By submitting your application you agree with and accept the Acosta Privacy Statement and Terms of Conditions. US:http://acosta.jobs/privacy-policy-us/ Canada:http://acosta.jobs/privacy-policy-ca/</li></ul>