Acosta ยท 8 hours ago
Outside Sales Representative
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$19.78/hr - $19.78/hr
2+ years expAcosta is a leading sales and marketing agency, and they are seeking an Outside Sales Representative to drive sales by visiting assigned retail grocery stores. The role involves presenting new items, selling promotional programs, supporting merchandising, and maintaining product distribution while building strong relationships with store teams and client partners.
MarketingSales
No H1B
Responsibilities
Visit assigned retail grocery stores on a monthly basis to execute sales priorities
Present new products and secure orders from store buyers
Sell promotional activities and, when possible, secure off-shelf displays
Monitor distribution on existing items to ensure proper stocking and coverage
Assist with merchandising tasks such as rotation, display maintenance, pricing, and planogram adherence
Support stores on special projects such as demos, remodels, new store openings, and promotional events
Maintain current product knowledge, including new items and promotions
Build and maintain strong relationships with regional managers and store personnel
Communicate store issues, competitive insights, and trends to leadership
Perform additional duties as assigned, including checking date codes and verifying planogram compliance
Qualification
Required
High school diploma/GED required
2+ years prior grocery retail or CPG experience preferred
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
Proficient with Google Chrome-enabled devices and up-to-date smart technology
Moderate to intermediate understanding of MSO (Outlook, Teams/Zoom, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to speak, hear, and communicate effectively
Strong relationship-building and communication skills
Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple store visits efficiently
Comfortable presenting new items and promotions to store decision-makers
Ability to troubleshoot store issues and provide timely updates to internal teams
Willingness to work in cold environments (refrigerated/freezer sections) as needed
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on special projects
Ability to walk, stoop, kneel, reach, pull, grasp, and stand on a daily basis
Strong visual acuity and dexterous use of both hands
Work performed in typical store environments with moderate to high noise levels
Preferred
2+ years prior grocery retail or CPG experience preferred
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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