Retail Sales Representative-Los Angeles, CA

Premier Protein; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic field sales employee to drive growth and distribution of its beloved food products in Los Angeles. This exciting role offers the flexibility of remote work while allowing you to make a tangible impact in retail environments. You will be responsible for selling and merchandising products, executing promotional activities, and building relationships with key store personnel. If you have a passion for sales and a knack for organization, this is the opportunity to join a company that values your contributions and empowers you to make a difference in the grocery aisles across North America.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in retail sales and merchandising is required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sell and merchandise products in assigned retail outlets.
• Establish and maintain contacts with key store personnel.
• Execute promotional activities and manage retail tracking.

Skills

Retail Sales Experience

Retail Merchandising

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Self-Motivated

Education

Four Year Degree

Tools

PC Software

Job description

Business Unit Overview

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company’s portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats, PEBBLES, Grape-Nuts and Malt-O-Meal cereal, and Peter Pan peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray Nutrish, Kibbles ‘n Bits and 9Lives dog and cat food. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn for the latest news.

Brand

Post Consumer Brands recently acquired several iconic pet food brands, venturing into a new market while remaining true to our purpose to provide delicious and accessible food that our consumers love. We’re always searching the center store for the next exciting product to add to our portfolio, and right now, we’re growing and need passionate, driven individuals with diverse perspectives to help us reach greater heights. That’s where you come in. Join a team where your voice is not only heard but valued. Make a real impact on brands enjoyed by millions of people and their pets.

At Post Consumer Brands, we take pride in our longstanding legacy of making one of every five breakfast cereals families eat daily. Today, we’re just as focused on our future as we expand our grocery business with different shelf-stable foods, including snacks and peanut butter. We are committed to providing accessible and delicious food for families, and we’re always searching the center store for the next exciting product to add to our portfolio. As we soar to new heights, we need creative, determined individuals from all walks of life to join our team, where your unique perspective and ideas are acknowledged and valued. Be a part of a company that empowers you to make a difference that’s evident on grocery store shelves and families’ tables across North America.

Location Description

As a field sales employee, you will have the opportunity to travel and enjoy the flexibility that comes with remote work. We have retail customers across North America and team members in about every U.S. state. Come make better happen with Post Consumer Brands, whether it is at a retail grocery store, selling the latest cereal innovation, or meeting your teammates at a corporate office.

Responsibilities

Overview

The purpose of this job is to sell and merchandise Post Consumer Brands Products in all assigned retail outlets throughout a geographic territory in Los Angeles, CA. The key focus is on growth of distribution and shelf space.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Selling Post Consumer Brands products permanent distribution and merchandising at store level
• Execution and tracking of planned promotional activity
• Establishing and maintaining personal contacts with key store personnel
• Installing and maintaining necessary merchandising fixtures
• Working with Post Consumer Brands account teams and management to resolve any merchandising opportunities
• Completing and managing retail tracking and other required reports
• Implementing store resets

Position is home office based in CA. Candidate must be located in the Los Angeles, CA area.

Qualifications

Preferred Experience

• 2+ years experience in retail sales and retail merchandising
• Knowledge of PC and basic software
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Four year degree preferred
• Experience with consumer packaged goods company preferred

Other Characteristics

• A high degree of organizational and prioritization skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work with a high degree of independence
• Highly self-motivated
• Creative/innovative thinker
• Able to travel overnight, mid-week up to 40-50%
• HQ Indirect Group Calls
• Assist with Post B Retail Excellence Merchandising
• Attend Trade/Food Shows
• Out of State Project Blitz Work