• Outside Sales Representative - Walmart - KEN'S

    Acosta Group (Indianapolis, IN)


    Outside Sales Representative - Walmart - KEN'S

     

    General Information

     

    **Company:** ACO-US

    **Location:** INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, 46227

    **Ref #:** 101124

    **Function:** Merchandising

    **Employment Duration:** Full-time

    Benefits:

    + Medical, dental and vision insurance

    + Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

    + 401k program

    + Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program

     

    Description and Requirements

     

    The Outside Sales Representative (OSR) is primarily responsible for calling on independent stores to sell our products, present & get new items authorized, sell in promos, some merchandising. Follows our monthly priorities from the business managers for each client. Helps Coordinate store events such as anniversary sales, demos, new store openings, remodel expansions, etc with promotional selling/merch vehicles.

    Responsibilities

    + Visit the assigned stores in the territory monthly.

    + Present new items for our clients and secure orders for same.

    + Present promotional activity to store buyers and secure orders and if possible off shelf displays.

    + Access distribution on existing items to be sure they are being carried.

    + Assist in any merchandising needed for our products.

    + Work with the store on all special projects such as demos, remodels, new store openings, etc.

    + Maintain current knowledge of products we sell and new items.

    + Keep all informed of issues with stores, competitive activity, trends etc.

    + Maintain full distribution and display of products in assigned accounts.

    + Assist in any merchandising needs for our products when needed

    + Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

    Education Requirements:

    + High School Diploma/GED

    Work Experience Requirements:

    + Five or more years of relevant experience within Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) and/or retail preferred.

    + Customer service: Comprehensive understanding of the marketplace

    + Presentations: Present products and/or display opportunities to store/market personnel.

    + Relationship building: Develop and maintain relationships with store decision makers, including district/market managers

    + Sales goals: Set and meet monthly sales quotas

    + Collaboration: Collaborate with client and customer

    + Expertise in Microsoft software: PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook and thorough knowledge of web-based applications.

    + Must have excellent presentation and communication skills.

    + Assist in any merchandising needed for our products when needed.

    + Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

    + Maintain current knowledge of products we sell and new items.

    + Must have a valid driver's license and must be able to drive a car for extended periods of time.

    + Must be available for occasional overnight travel.

    + Must be able to effectively communicate with others.

    + Must be able to walk, stoop, kneel, reach, pull, grasp and stand on a daily basis.

    + Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.

     

    This job posting covers the general job duties for this position and does not imply that these are the only tasks required. The Acosta Group’s Talent Acquisition Team will go over any questions you have regarding the above during the interview process.

     

    The Acosta Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

     

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    The Acosta Group utilizes E-Verify for validating the ability to work in the United States for all job candidates. If you want more information on what this entails and your rights as a job applicant, please usethe link provided to access information on our use of E-Verify and your right to work. Employer Resources (e-verify.gov)

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer (Disabled, Veteran) | Under applicable requirements, such as the San Francisco FCO and the Los Angeles FCHIO, we consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records or criminal histories | E-Verify Employer

     

    \*Acosta Group, in good faith, believes that any posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at the time of this posting. Acosta Group may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications and locations. This range may be modified in the future.

     

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