Local Retail Merchandising & Sales Rep (Springfield, VA)

Unfi Company; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive 401k

Competitive PTO plan

Health benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone

Mentorship program

Job summary

UNFI is seeking a Retail Merchandising Sales Representative in the Springfield, VA area. The role focuses on driving sales, stocking shelves, executing resets, and supporting continuity and cycle coverage programs.

You will also assist with stretch projects and coordinate with coordinators, supervisors, and managers within Shelf Services. Responsibilities include influencing orders, servicing assigned customers, rotating stock, and collaborating to meet deadlines and budgets.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Time management skills and attention to detail
• Basic math abilities
• Ability to motivate and work with others to achieve desired results
• Ability to read, understand and implement planograms
• Basic to intermediate computer skills
• Ability to work independently
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available

Responsibilities

• Influence customer orders by identifying sales opportunities and recommending item discontinuations; place orders, merchandise, set promotions.
• Serve as the primary contact for assigned customers and projects; execute customer-specific plans during visits and provide feedback to UNFI stakeholders.
• Rotate stock, remove out-of-code items, and process returns/credits per policy.
• Communicate with UNFI personnel on competitor activity, opportunities, and requests.
• Collaborate with supervisors to develop action plans and meet deadlines and budgets.
• Travel extensively within the assigned area as needed.
• Complete required documentation accurately and stay current on Shelf Services tools.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Planograms

Math abilities

Independence

Judgment

Bilingual–Spanish

Job description

UNFI is seeking a Retail Merchandising Sales Representative in the Springfield, VA area. The role focuses on driving sales, stocking shelves, executing resets, and supporting continuity and cycle coverage programs.

You will also assist with stretch projects and coordinate with coordinators, supervisors, and managers within Shelf Services. Responsibilities include influencing orders, servicing assigned customers, rotating stock, and collaborating to meet deadlines and budgets.