Remote Market Development Specialist

mitra9brands; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitra9brands is seeking a Market Development Contractor to drive sales growth in a field-based role across the assigned territory. You will hunt for new accounts, open distribution, and build a strong pipeline while managing existing relationships where relevant.

The role emphasizes new business development, Territory management, and self-driven execution with accountability for meeting sales goals and expanding brand presence in the market.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of professional field sales experience preferred, ideally in beverage, energy, alcohol, CPG, or related industries.
• Hunter mentality: competitive, persistent, self‑motivated, resilient, and comfortable hearing “no.”
• Strong communication, relationship‑building, negotiation, and closing skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify new accounts and secure first orders, new placements, and expanded distribution.
• Build and maintain a healthy pipeline with clear next steps and follow‑ups.
• Plan territory route and prospecting strategy to maximize productive selling time.
• Travel within assigned territory to visit multiple accounts per day and drive sales growth.
• Maintain CRM records and report on pipeline, activity, and results.

Skills

Field sales

Prospecting

Cold calling

CRM usage

Territory management

Negotiation

Presentation

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Mitra9brands is seeking a Market Development Contractor to drive sales growth in a field-based role across the assigned territory. You will hunt for new accounts, open distribution, and build a strong pipeline while managing existing relationships where relevant.

The role emphasizes new business development, Territory management, and self-driven execution with accountability for meeting sales goals and expanding brand presence in the market.