Acosta ยท 5 hours ago
Barilla Outside Sales Representative
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$21/hr - $21/hr
5+ years expAcosta is a company that specializes in sales and marketing, and they are seeking an Outside Sales Representative to drive sales by visiting retail locations and presenting Barilla products. The role involves securing new item authorizations, selling promotional programs, and supporting merchandising needs while building strong relationships with store teams and clients.
MarketingSales
No H1B
Responsibilities
Visit assigned retail locations each month to execute sale priorities
Present and secure orders for new items on behalf of our clients
Sell in promotional activities and, when possible, secure off-shelf displays
Verify product distribution and ensure authorized items are carried and properly merchandised
Assist with merchandising tasks such as stocking, rotation, display maintenance, pricing, and planogram adherence
Support special products, including demos, trade events, remodels, new store openings, and anniversary sales
Maintain strong product knowledge across all assigned brands and new items
Build rapport with client regional managers and store-level buyers
Communicate store issues, competitive insights, and trends to leadership
Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma/GED required
5+ years of prior retail experience required
Valid driver's license and ability to drive long distances
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs
Availability for occasional overnight travel for meetings or food shows
Ability to speak, hear, and communicate effectively
Comfortable using tools such as hand trucks, pallet jacks, handheld devices, and basic office equipment
Strong relationship-building and communication skills
Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage a monthly store visit schedule
Comfortable presenting new items and promotional opportunities to store buyers
Ability to troubleshoot store issues and provide timely updates to internal teams
Willingness to work in cold environments (refrigerated and freezer sections) as needed
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on special projects
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, reach, pull, grasp, and lift up to 60 pounds daily
Work in cold environments as needed
Ability to drive for extended periods and stay overnight as required
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
401k program
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program
Company
Acosta
Acosta brings simplicity to retail sales.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Berkshire Partners
2014-07-28Acquired
2003-01-27Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Darian Pickett
Chief Executive Officer
Linda Hodnett
Retired VP of Sales
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