Retail Sales Representative

RDD Associates LLC

United States

On-site

USD 49,000 - 51,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Company Sponsored Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

401k

Job summary

A retail solutions company is seeking a Retail Sales Representative responsible for sales and merchandising in stores. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in retail and strong communication skills. The role involves building relationships with store managers, executing merchandising initiatives, and leveraging technology to maximize client product visibility. Benefits include health insurance and a competitive salary range of $49,000 - $51,000.

Qualifications

5 years of experience in retail sales or merchandising, with refrigerated products experience preferred.
Comfortable using a tablet for reporting.
Ability to thrive in a customer-focused retail environment.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality sales and merchandising coverage for clients.
Establish strong relationships with store managers.
Execute merchandising initiatives and track performance.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Collaboration and teamwork

Attention to detail

Independent working

Proficiency with MS Windows

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Principal Responsibilities

The RDD Retail Sales Representative is responsible for delivering high-quality sales and merchandising coverage that drives growth for RDD’s client-manufacturers across assigned retail-partner stores. In this role, you will execute merchandising standards, build strong partnerships with retailers, analyze opportunities, and ensure our clients’ products are visible, available, and well-represented at retail. You will leverage technology, follow a structured store call process, and support key initiatives to help maximize sales and distribution.

Core Activities & Responsibilities

Establish and maintain strong, respectful relationships with store and department managers to effectively advocate for clients, support impactful sales and merchandising initiatives, and enhance product visibility and performance.
Plan each store call in advance, adhere to assigned itineraries and scheduled hours, and collaborate with your supervisor on territory planning.
Cut in, track, and maintain item authorizations to ensure proper product placement and availability.
Ensure RDD brands win the “first moment of truth” by maintaining strong shelf presence—including stocking, rotating for freshness, tagging, and maintaining compliant displays.
Execute merchandising initiatives, participate in client-sponsored contests, and document results accurately.
Track and report performance on new item cut-ins, POS placement, secondary displays, and all distribution orders.
Identify sales opportunities, provide store-level insights, and communicate competitive activity, store-level issues, and client concerns to RDD leadership.
Utilize RDD technology systems and tools—including Go Spot Check and company-provided devices—to collect data, complete audits, and report visits.
Support special projects or additional merchandising needs as assigned.
All duties may not be listed. RDD has the right to revise job duties on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications

High school graduate, 5 years’ experience in retail sales or merchandising (refrigerated products experience a plus)
Competency with MS Windows software suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word) and comfort using a tablet for reporting
Effective verbal and written communication skills; comfortable and effective in presentation and selling environments.
Effective collaborator and contributor functioning in a team environment
Self-motivating, engaging, high-energy, reliable and results-oriented with the ability to work independently
High attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and timelines
Professional appearance, positive attitude, and ability to thrive in a dynamic, customer-focused retail environment
Physically able to perform merchandising activities in a refrigerated store setting, including moving products (3–30 lbs) from cart to shelf with or without accommodation.

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