Outside Sales Representative

Outside Sales Representative

Acosta Sales & Marketing is seeking an Outside Sales Representative for the Southern MD Facility, Maryland, 20697. The Inside Sales Representative is primarily responsible for calling on key decision makers at retail grocery stores to sell our products against promotions and some merchandising. The incumbent(s) in this position should exhibit the following Acosta values: People Minded, Integrity, Results Oriented, Trust, Teamwork, Innovation, and Balance.

Responsibilities include:

• Visiting assigned stores in the territory monthly.
• Presenting new items for our clients and securing orders for same.
• Presenting promotional activity to store personal and securing orders and if possible off shelf displays.
• Reviewing distribution on existing items to ensure they are being carried.
• Assisting in any merchandising needed for our products.
• Supporting store on special projects such as demos, remodels, new store openings, etc.
• Maintaining current knowledge of products we sell and new items.
• Maintaining a rapport with regional managers of our clients.
• Keeping all informed of issues with stores, competitive activity, trends, etc.
• Maintaining full distribution and display of products in assigned accounts.
• Rotating stock, cleaning and stocking display, and pricing merchandise as appropriate.
• Performing such duties as checking date codes, ensuring adherence to approved plan-o-gram.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications include:

• Two years prior grocery retail or CPG experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Must have a valid driver's license and must be able to drive a car for extended periods of time.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be willing and able to work in cold conditions (i.e. refrigerated sections of retail stores).
• Must be able to effectively communicate with others.
• Must be able to walk, stoop, kneel, reach, pull, grasp and stand on a daily basis.
• Must have good vision, dexterous use of both hands.
• Must have a Google Chrome capable computer/laptop.
• Ability to comfortably use up to date smart technology.
• Moderate to intermediate understanding of MSO (including: Outlook, Teams/Zoom, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Acosta Sales & Marketing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Acosta utilizes E-Verify for validating the ability to work in the United States for all job candidates. Premium is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we will accommodate your needs under the Human Rights Code. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities.