Field Merchandiser & Sales Specialist

United Natural Foods, Inc.; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Program

Health benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone

Job summary

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) is seeking a Retail Merchandising Sales Representative for the Springfield, VA area. The role focuses on driving sales, stocking shelves, executing resets, and supporting continuity programs at assigned customer locations.

Occasional stretch projects may be required with directions from senior staff. This onsite position requires up to 95% travel within the geographical area.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year related experience in Retail or Distribution.
• Prior Sales and customer service experience in a retail setting.
• Food related product experience desired.
• Bilingual – Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Influence customer orders by identifying sales opportunities and recommending item discontinuations. Place orders, merchandise products, hang shelf tags, and set promotional materials.
• Serve as the primary contact for assigned customers and merchandising projects. Execute customer specific plans and provide feedback to UNFI stakeholders.
• Rotate stock, remove out-of-code items, and process returns/credits per company policy and customer agreements.
• Regularly communicates with Key UNFI personnel on competitor activity, sales opportunities, customer requests and other issues.
• Collaborate with supervisors or account managers to develop action plans and ensure deadlines and budgets are met.

Skills

Customer service

Retail sales

Communication

Time management

Bilingual Spanish

Job description

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) is seeking a Retail Merchandising Sales Representative for the Springfield, VA area. The role focuses on driving sales, stocking shelves, executing resets, and supporting continuity programs at assigned customer locations.

Occasional stretch projects may be required with directions from senior staff. This onsite position requires up to 95% travel within the geographical area.