Houston Field Sales Pro - Drive Retail Growth

Nestle; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé USA is seeking a Field Sales Representative to own and deliver sales across the Houston, TX territory, building relationships with Store Managers and retail staff to meet short- and long-term objectives. Focus on wall-to-wall coverage, displays, new items, and core distribution.

Role requires 2+ years of retail sales or related experience, a valid driver's license, and willingness to travel up to 40%. Bachelor’s degree preferred; MS Office and POS systems proficiency is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Psychology or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of retail sales, merchandising or retail management experience of CPG products preferred, not required.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License in good standing.
• Must have excellent customer service and organizational skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Must possess strong communication (oral and written), selling and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook) and other POS systems.
• Ability to analyze financial, inventory, retail conditions and/or other data to utilize appropriate selling techniques.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Must be willing and able to travel.

Responsibilities

• Sell incremental volume for displays and obtain maximum support for promoted products.
• Sell promotional surveys for displays.
• Sell additional products based on opportunities observed.
• Collaborates with targeted store-level/district-level retail operations personnel to create and execute business reviews that drive volume.
• Leads expenditure of financial resources in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Ensures compliance to pricing guidelines at retail level.
• Reports competitive price changes and promotional support and resolves competitive pricing issues.
• Identify and correct voids and ensure new items are available.
• Merchandise products to obtain schematic compliance, pack out shelves, rotate products, handle unsellable product and resolve systemic problems related to out-of-stocks and voids.
• Develops and maintains proper relations with department/store level personnel within territory in order maximize sales results.
• Communicates market insights from the retail level to management.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

MS Office

Analytical ability

Sales experience

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

POS systems

Job description

Nestlé USA is seeking a Field Sales Representative to own and deliver sales across the Houston, TX territory, building relationships with Store Managers and retail staff to meet short- and long-term objectives. Focus on wall-to-wall coverage, displays, new items, and core distribution.

Role requires 2+ years of retail sales or related experience, a valid driver's license, and willingness to travel up to 40%. Bachelor’s degree preferred; MS Office and POS systems proficiency is expected.