Retail Sales Representative-Los Angeles, CA

Post Holdings; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the food sector is seeking a passionate field sales employee to join their dynamic team. This role offers the flexibility of remote work while focusing on selling and merchandising products across retail outlets in Los Angeles. You will be responsible for building relationships with key store personnel and ensuring optimal product distribution and shelf space. With a commitment to quality and accessibility, this innovative firm provides an opportunity to make a real impact on beloved brands enjoyed by millions. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a knack for retail sales, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in retail sales and merchandising.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Sell and merchandise products in assigned retail outlets.
• Establish and maintain contacts with key store personnel.
• Manage retail tracking and reports.

Skills

Retail Sales Experience

Retail Merchandising

Bilingual English/Spanish

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Independence

Self-Motivation

Creative Thinking

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.

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%
• Assist with Post B Retail Excellence Merchandising
• Attend Trade/Food Shows
• Out of State Project Blitz Work