Retail Representative (TEMP)

As a Full Time Reset Sales Specialist (TEMP) for Acosta , you'll have the chance to influence an entire industry. How's that for impact? We are looking for seasoned professionals to join our winning team. You will act as the primary contact to execute in-store shelving standards, selling promotional opportunities, and promote our client brands in smaller accounts like convenience and gas stores, small grocery stores, drug stores etc. in the Bronx markets. 

Essential Functions: 

This position requires lifting up to 30 pounds, loading, pushing, and pulling cases weighing up to 80 pounds repeatedly throughout an 8-hour work period. Also requires bending reaching and squatting to move and adjust products.

· Stimulate market growth through coverage of Independent Retail C-Stores that are supplied by cash & carry, grocery stores, and c-store distributors in assigned geography

· Manage sales, distribution and merchandising of our brand portfolio within an assigned territory

· Conduct professional product presentations to current and prospective retail customers

· Achieving sales goals and brand building presence

· Building lasting relationships with store managers/owners by providing expert consumer insights and advice

· Utilize iPad technology for reporting sales made daily and weekly consistently demonstrating company values in all business interactions

· Ability to operate under minimal supervision

· Regular, reliable, predictable attendance

· 0-2 years of experience in retail, Client, or food broker

  Bilingual-Spanish a plus

· Time management skills

· Ability to communicate effectively

· Professional sales approach

· Knowledgeable and passionate about exceptional client service and exceeding sales goals

· Outgoing and assertive personality

· Must be able to lift to 30 pounds

· Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time

· Must have a valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance

· Must have a personal vehicle to access multi-store locations within assigned shift

· iPad technology skills a plus

Helpful Experience: 

· Working for a retail business or grocery store (e.g., understanding store operations, knowing the backroom and inventory, stocking aisles and shelves, making products look attractive, rotating products, cleaning shelves, etc.)

The Perks:

· We provide comprehensive training, professional mentoring, field coaching and market support

· Meter reimbursement

· Toll reimbursement

· Competitive Salary and Benefits Package