• Outside Sales Rep Grocery- Kens Bush

    Acosta Group (Reading, MA)


    Outside Sales Rep Grocery- Kens Bush

     

    General Information

     

    **Company:** ACO-US

    **Location:** READING, Massachusetts, 01867

    **Ref #:** 83549

    **Pay Rate:** $ 19.23

     

    Experience/skills and/or location may influence position wage rate

     

    **Range Minimum:** $ 19.23

    **Range Maximum:** $ 19.23

    **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 is responsible for calling on independent stores to sell products, secure new item authorizations, execute promotions, and perform merchandising. This role follows monthly priorities set by Business Managers and ensures product distribution and in-store execution across assigned accounts. The representative also helps coordinate store events, such as demos, remodels, and new store openings, to drive sales and brand presence.

     

    What's in it for you?

     

    + Opportunity to work with leading CPG brands in independent retail stores

    + Hands-on sales and merchandising experience

    + Involvement in special projects, demos, and trade events

    + Supportive team environment with professional growth opportunities

     

    What will you do?

     

    + Present new products and secure orders from store buyers.

    + Execute promotional activities and, where possible, arrange off-shelf displays.

    + Ensure distribution and placement of existing items in stores.

    + Assist with merchandising and display maintenance for client products.

    + Enter orders into the turnover system after visits and transmit to the office for distributor delivery.

    + Coordinate and support store events, including demos, trade events, remodels, and new store openings.

    + Maintain current knowledge of products, promotions, and new items.

    + Build and maintain relationships with store personnel and regional managers of clients.

    + Report competitive activity, trends, and issues to management.

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

    + Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

    **Experience and Qualifications** :

    + Entry-level to experienced candidates considered; training provided.

    + Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

    + Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

    + Ability to lift and handle products as required.

    + Comfortable using electronic devices and order-entry systems.

     

    Acosta Sales & Marketing is an Equal Opportunity Employer

     

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    \*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.