Account Manager - Grocery Retail Merchandising

Dirty Hands•Bethesda, MD

2d•$20 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

We partner with brands in the natural/organic food and beverage industry to optimize their retail presence. You will represent a portfolio of up to 50 brands in the Organic/Natural Food and Beverage industry, such as: Olipop, Chocolove and TruFru. You will work 23 - 26 hours per week, 3 - 4 days a week, 6 store visits per week, working Monday through Friday starting between 5am-7am (days are flexible). You will be in charge of building and maintaining a consistent route of weekly store visits to Whole Foods Market retailers in Kentlands, Rockville White Flint, Bethesda, Friendship Heights, and Tenley Town. Locations are subject to change based on the needs of the business. You will be responsible for growing 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: facing/fronting, tag compliance, and proper signage. This position has a full wage range of $19.71 - $33.17 per hour. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice due to our business, industry, and/or market changes. At Dirty Hands, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Dirty Hands hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

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
Build and maintain a consistent route of weekly store visits to Whole Foods Market retailers in Kentlands, Rockville White Flint, Bethesda, Friendship Heights, and Tenley Town
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: facing/fronting, tag compliance, and proper signage