Acosta Group

Territory Sales Representative

Acosta Group  •  Manhattan, NY (Onsite)  •  19 days ago
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Job Description

The Territory Sales Representative closes sales through face-to-face interaction with customers based within assigned sales territories. They meet with potential and existing customers to present sales proposals and inform them of product benefits and features. The Retail Sales Representative will play a key role in increasing distribution and display activity by managing and negotiating with clients, research sales competition, qualifying prospects and managing sales of products and services.

We offer: Job Stability, Set Schedule, Team Setting, Paid Time Off and Benefits

Bonus: You will be eligible for a bonus of $1500 after 6 months of continuous active employment, and an additional $1500 after 1 year of continuous active employment

Acosta provides paid time off and complete benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401k options to both FT and PT associates. An Employee Assistance Program includes free, confidential access to counseling, programs, tools and services to help our employees and eligible family members live a balanced and happy life.

•Make a significant positive impact on sales and improving the consumer buying experience

•Maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of all client products & services (subject matter expert) to educate in-store personnel through effective sales training including demonstrations, role play and side-by-side selling

•Build strong professional relationships with all in-store personnel and client vendors/partners

•Expand brand presence through effective and creative merchandising, maintain brand image and planogram compliance at defined locations

•Identify sales barriers/challenges – problem solve at store level and escalate unresolved issues through proper channels

•Gather and report on competitive intelligence including, but not limited to: sales tactics, price moves, promotions, new products, merchandising materials, compensation and store support

•Sell-in additional brands at existing locations and grow distribution through new business development

•Complete call reports, administrative tasks, and on-going personal training accurately and in a timely manner, meeting all deadlines

•Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Be able to bend/stoop/squat/kneel throughout the workday
  • Be able to push/pull/reach/twist throughout the workday
  • Be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
  • Be able to push/pull weight up to 50 lbs.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

  • Must possess strong interpersonal, organizational skills with the ability to work effectively with team members, peers, management and external customer contacts
  • Must be able to read and follow a plan-o-gram (POG)
  • Must possess good problem-solving skills
  • Must be able to use an iPad/Tablet
  • Must have trip planning skills and comfort with driving a commercial van (Ford Transit Connect or similar)
  • Sales or consumer goods experience a plus
Acosta Group

About Acosta Group

Acosta Group fuses storied expertise, unmatched connectivity and advanced insight to accelerate brand growth – everywhere you sell. Our collective of the most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies is reimagining how people connect with brands at every point in the consumer journey.

Comprised of Acosta, ActionLink, CORE Foodservice, CROSSMARK, Mosaic, Premium Retail Services and Product Connections, Acosta Group understands and anticipates evolving consumer needs, fueling accelerated performance to connect tomorrow's commerce today. The collective delivers end-to-end solutions, including headquarter sales services, omnichannel retail solutions, assisted sales and training, integrated marketing, foodservice sales enablement and culinary solutions, and the most advanced data and insights.

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Le groupe Acosta Group rassemble une expertise reconnue, une connectivité inégalée et des connaissances fines pour accélérer la croissance des marques - partout où vous êtes commercialisé. Notre collectif des agences de vente au détail, de marketing et de restauration les plus fiables réinvente la façon dont les gens se connectent aux marques à chaque étape du parcours du consommateur.

Composé d'Acosta, d'ActionLink, de CORE Foodservice, de CROSSMARK, de Mosaic, de Premium Retail Services et de Product Connections, le groupe Acosta Group comprend et anticipe les besoins en constante évolution des consommateurs, stimulant ainsi les performances accélérées pour connecter le commerce de demain dès aujourd'hui. Le collectif offre des solutions holistiques, y compris des services de vente externalisée, des solutions omnicanales de vente au détail, des ventes assistées et de la formation, du marketing intégré, des solutions de vente pour la restauration et la cuisine, ainsi que les données et les connaissances les plus avancées, et l’expertise nécessaire pour extraire la valeur de tous ces outils.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Jacksonville, Florida
Year Founded
Unknown
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