Account Manager - Grocery Retail Merchandising

Dirty Hands•Bethesda, MD

9d•$20 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Dirty Hands partners with brands in the natural and organic food and beverage industry to optimize their retail presence. The Account Manager represents a portfolio of up to 50 brands, such as Olipop, Chocolove, and TruFru, and works to grow those brands while maintaining high retail standards at Whole Foods Market locations. The position involves 23–26 hours of work per week across 3–4 days, with six store visits per week. Visits take place Monday through Friday, starting between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m.; days are flexible. The employee builds and maintains a consistent weekly route covering stores in Kentlands, Rockville White Flint, Bethesda, Friendship Heights, and Tenley Town. Locations may change based on business needs. The role requires travel between retail locations and physical work in stores, including shelf maintenance and working in refrigerated and freezer sections. The position’s full wage range is $19.71–$33.17 per hour. The posting close date is 11/6/2026. Duties and responsibilities may change based on business, industry, or market needs.

Requirements

Work 23–26 hours per week, 3–4 days per week, with six store visits per week.
Work Monday through Friday, with a start time between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m.; workdays are flexible.
Meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including walking and standing for up to eight hours; frequent bending, squatting, reaching, twisting, pushing, and pulling; frequent lifting up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting of 40–50 pounds.
Ability to work in cold environments, including refrigerated and freezer sections of retail stores, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to drive or otherwise travel between multiple retail locations daily.

Responsibilities

Represent a portfolio of up to 50 natural and organic food and beverage brands.
Build and maintain a consistent route of weekly visits to Whole Foods Market retailers.
Build relationships with retail leaders to promote brands during weekly visits.
Maintain communication with retail partners by email, phone, text, or in-person conversations.
Report brand updates in real time through the Go Spot Check application.
Ensure products are merchandised according to brand standards.
Perform basic shelf maintenance, including facing and fronting products, checking tag compliance, and ensuring proper signage.
Travel between multiple retail locations as needed.