Account Manager - Grocery Retail Merchandising

Dirty Hands • Arlington Heights, IL

3d • $20 - $30

About The Position

We partner with brands in the natural/organic food and beverage industry to optimize their retail presence.

Requirements

• Capable of meeting the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including but not limited to walking and standing for up to 8 hours; frequent bending, squatting, reaching, twisting, pushing, and pulling; frequent lifting up to 25lbs and occasional lifting between 40 – 50lbs.
• Ability to work in cold environments, such as refrigerated and freezer sections of retail stores, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to drive or otherwise travel between multiple retail locations on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Represent a portfolio of up to 50 brands in the Organic/Natural Food and Beverage industry, such as: Olipop, Chocolove and TruFru.
• Work 23 - 26 hours per week, 3 - 5 days a week, working Monday through Friday starting between 5am-7am (days are flexible).
• Build and maintain a consistent route of weekly store visits to Whole Foods retailers in Schaumburg, Deerfield, Kildeer, Northbrook and Vernon Hills. Locations are subject to change based on the needs of the business.
• Grow brands in your portfolio and maintaining the highest level of retail standards:
• Build relationships with retail leaders to promote brands during weekly visits.
• Maintain proper communication strategies with retail partners via email, call, text, or in-person conversations.
• Report in real-time on brand updates via an application called Go Spot Check.
• Ensure that products are merchandised to the brands standards.
• Perform basic shelf maintenance: working backstock, facing/fronting, tag compliance, and proper signage.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with eligibility for yearly merit-based wage increases.
• Eligibility for quarterly bonus based on performance (up to 10%).
• Paid time off, 9 paid holidays and one additional floating holiday.
• FREE First Stop Health: virtual care and mental health coverage.
• Mileage reimbursement plan.
• 401k plan.
• Use of company-owned devices to complete assigned tasks.
• An exceptional company culture with opportunities for engagement and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees