Outside Sales Representative

Premium Retail Services; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta Group in the United States is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to drive sales growth and expand Danone brand presence within an assigned territory. You will promote CPG products, merchandise displays, and build strong relationships with store personnel and clients.

The role requires independent work, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel to multiple stores. You will report sales results, stay informed on market trends, and fulfill in-store promotional events to

Qualifications

• Outside sales or field sales experience preferred.
• Must be able to travel within the territory.
• Retail/CPG familiarity preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth by promoting and selling CPG products and merchandising within the assigned territory.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with store personnel, clients, and stakeholders to boost in-store sales.
• Execute merchandising standards, displays, and promotional placements.
• Participate in in-store events and promotions to drive brand presence.
• Identify new sales opportunities and expand product distribution within accounts.
• Manage territory routing and prioritization to optimize store coverage and efficiency.
• Communicate sales performance insights to internal teams and clients; report results and observations.
• Ensure compliance with merchandising policies and maintain up-to-date product knowledge.

Skills

Outside sales

Merchandising

Relationship building

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Job description

The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for driving sales growth and Danone brand presence within an assigned territory by engaging customers, performing sales and merchandising activities, while building strong relationships. This role focuses on achieving dynamic sales targets, increasing product distribution, supporting and maintaining promotional and display presence and delivering positive customer experience in a field-based environment.Why Join Acosta?• Competitive salary + paid training.• Mileage reimbursement.• Health, vision, dental, short-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), and more are available.• Full time, daytime schedule working Mon – Fri between the hours of 7am – 5pm• Employee Referral Bonus! Share our opportunities with your friends and familyWhat You’ll Do:• Drive sales performance by promoting and selling consumer packaged goods (CPG) products and merchandising within assigned territory.• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, store personnel and client stakeholders to drive in store sales growth.• Execute merchandising standards including displays and promotions.• Participate in in-store sales events and promotional events.• Identify new sales opportunities and expand product distribution.• Manage assigned territory through effective routing and prioritization.• Communicate sales performance insights to internal teams and clients.• Complete reporting and administrative tasks.• Ensure compliance with company policies and merchandising standards.• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all products sold and new product launches.• Keep management informed of store issues, competitive activity, and market trends.• Ensure full product distribution and display in all assigned accounts.• Document and report activities, including sales results, merchandising, and store observations.• Perform other duties as assigned.What We’re Looking For:• Must be 18 years of age or older.• Must be comfortable using a smart device with multiple apps.• Ability to work independently under remote supervision with integrity and professionalism.• Physical ability to occasionally lift 25 lbs. and stand for extended periods.• Must have reliable transportation and willingness to travel to multiple stores in a territory.• Must be willing to transport required materials.• Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: outside sales, CPG industry, retail or field sales, and/or territory/route sales merchandising.• Retail and/or customer service experience preferred.• Strong communication skills are required.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 EmployerBy submitting your application you agree with and accept the Acosta Group Privacy Statement and Terms of Conditions.US: http://acosta.jobs/privacy-policy-us/Canada: http://acosta.jobs/privacy-policy-ca/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 use the link provided to access information on our use of E-Verify and your right to work. Employer Resources (e-verify.gov)