Retail Sales Lead

As a Retail Sales Lead for our Duluth, Minnesota territory, you will drive to make us the best snack lead company by uncovering incremental selling opportunities. You will collaborate with retail partners and our account teams while growing your territory by selling our delicious brands.  

 

We are looking to you to take a fact-based data-driven approach to growing your business.  Working in a warehouse delivery model, you will strive to become the partner of choice. You’re here to help us bring the best to families - all while building your expertise and network.  Help us to chart the direction for sales transformation work!  

 

Retail Role Details:

 

• The ideal candidate will reside within 45 miles of the center of this territory
• This is a salaried position with quarterly bonus opportunity
• You will be eligible to choose one of our Fleet Program options:
  • Company Car Program: Ford Escape along with insurance and a gas card
  • Auto Vehicle Reimbursement: allows you to choose what you drive and be reimbursed for business use of your own vehicle
• You will receive a $65 monthly stipend for cell phone usage

 

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

 

• Selling, negotiating, and executing business plans – This position will partner with key decision-makers.  Leveraging business intelligence data including analytical tools, excel and powerpoint you will create a selling story to drive the business for your customers and Kellanova. 
• Drive results – You will be responsible for delivering on key metrics such as POS (Point of Sale) budget, call coverage, and maintaining “perfect shelf” strategy
• Building relationships – You’ll be a champion for Kellanova by implementing creative ideas and innovative solutions to overcome roadblocks and selling within the grocery landscape. 

 

We’re Looking for Someone With

 

• High school diploma or equivalent, with fundamental technology skills such as Microsoft Office applications
• Learning agility, robust problem solving, influencing and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated self-reliance by successfully managing projects from inception to completion, consistently achieving goals without constant supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Valid driver’s license
• This is a driving role which requires the use of a personal vehicle. To meet the requirements of the role, you must have 2 or less moving violations within the last 36 months
• Work requires long periods of walking, standing, bending, or carrying moderately heavy items (20-25 pounds) with or without reasonable accommodation. An extended work schedule could be asked which may include some night, weekend and early morning hours

 

 

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