Account Manager - Grocery Retail Merchandising

Dirty Hands•New York, NY

2d•$22 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

We partner with brands in the natural/organic food and beverage industry to optimize their retail presence. This role involves representing a portfolio of brands in the Organic/Natural Food and Beverage industry, such as: Olipop, Chocolove and TruFru. The Account Manager will work approximately 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, starting between 5am-8am. The primary responsibility is to build and maintain a consistent route of weekly store visits at Whole Foods Market in Manhattan West, Chelsea, and Tribeca. Locations are subject to change based on business needs. The role focuses on growing brands in the portfolio and maintaining the highest level of retail standards through relationship building, communication, merchandising, and shelf maintenance.

Requirements

Ability to drive or otherwise travel between multiple retail locations on a daily basis.
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.

Responsibilities

Represent a portfolio of up to 50 brands in the Organic/Natural Food and Beverage industry.
Work approximately 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday starting between 5am-8am.
Build and maintain a consistent route of weekly store visits at Whole Foods Market in Manhattan West, Chelsea, and Tribeca.
Grow brands in your portfolio and maintain 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%).
Comprehensive benefits package including partially company-paid medical insurance, and fully company-paid dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
FREE First Stop Health: virtual care and mental health coverage.
Three weeks of paid time off per year.
9 paid holidays and one additional floating holiday.
Mileage reimbursement plan.
401k plan.
Use of company-owned devices to complete assigned tasks.
An exceptional company culture with opportunities for engagement and growth.