Retail Sales Lead

AECOM; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Retail Sales Lead for the Strongsville, OH area. In this role, you'll collaborate with retail partners to grow business by leveraging data-driven strategies. You will handle a variety of metrics, ensuring a perfect shelf strategy and developing key relationships to drive sales transformation. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus opportunity

Company Car with insurance and gas card

Auto Vehicle Reimbursement

Monthly stipend for cell phone usage

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company contributions

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fundamental technology skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Selling, negotiating, and executing business plans.
• Delivering on key metrics like POS budget and maintaining shelf strategy.
• Building relationships within the grocery landscape.

Skills

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Communication

Learning Agility

Self-Reliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

As a Retail Sales Lead for our Strongsville, OH territory, you will collaborate with retail partners and our account teams while growing your territory by selling our delicious brands. This role will be onsite in the retail stores in your territory Monday – Friday.

We are looking for you to take a fact-based data-driven approach to growing your business. Working in a warehouse delivery model, you will strive to become the partner of choice. You’re here to help us bring the best to families — all while building your expertise and network. Help us chart the direction for sales transformation work!

Retail Role Details:

• The ideal candidate will reside within 45 miles of the center of this territory
• This is a salaried position with quarterly bonus opportunity
• You will be eligible to choose one of our Fleet Program options:
• Company Car with insurance and a gas card
• Auto Vehicle Reimbursement: allows you to choose what you drive and be reimbursed for business use of your own vehicle
• You will receive a monthly stipend for cell phone usage

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Selling, Negotiating, and Executing Business Plans – Partner with key decision-makers. Leveraging business intelligence data including analytical tools, Excel, and PowerPoint, you will create a selling story to drive the business for your customers and Kellanova.
• Drive Results – Deliver on key metrics such as POS (Point of Sale) budget, call coverage, and maintaining “perfect shelf” strategy
• Building Relationships – Implement creative ideas and innovative solutions to overcome roadblocks and selling within the grocery landscape.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• High school diploma or equivalent, with fundamental technology skills such as Microsoft Office applications
• Learning agility, robust problem solving, influencing, and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated self-reliance by successfully managing projects from inception to completion, consistently achieving goals without constant supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Valid driver’s license
• This is a driving role which requires the use of a personal vehicle. To meet the requirements of the role, your driving record needs to be clear of any significant charges over the last 36 months and cannot have more than 2 moving violations over the last 36 months.
• Work requires long periods of walking, standing, bending, or carrying moderately heavy items (20-25 pounds) with or without reasonable accommodation. An extended work schedule could be asked which may include some night, weekend, and early morning hours.

Compensation

The annual salary range is $58,000 - $63,000, based on various factors such as location, experience, and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.

What’s Next

Applications for this position will be accepted through May 21, 2025. After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a recruiter, so it may take a few weeks to get back to you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to learn more about our hiring process and what we offer. All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the U.S. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

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Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term and long-term disability insurance, voluntary income protection benefits, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions. Part-time employees may access benefits on a pro-rated basis. More info at KellanovaTotalHealth.com.

Get to Know Us

At Kellanova, we aim to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the potential of our brands like Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, and others.

Our culture celebrates boldness, empowers our people, and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging where everyone can share their talents and ideas.

We are part of Mars, which has agreed to acquire Kellanova. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025, subject to approvals. Until then, the companies remain separate.

Learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com. Our hiring teams are happy to answer questions if your application advances.

Let’s shape the future of snacking together.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive workplace, welcoming applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. More at https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/our-impact/equity-diversity-and-incl....