The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for driving sales by visiting assigned independent stores to present and sell products, secure new item authorizations, sell promotional programs, support merchandising needs, and coordinate turnover orders. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build strong relationships with store teams and client partners. They excel in both independent work and collaborative efforts, focusing on delivering consistent results at the store level. What's in it for you? Opportunity to represent well-known brands and drive in-store results. Competitive salary with a benefits package. Variety in daily work, including store visits, merchandising, promotional selling, and special events. Collaborative and supportive work culture. What will you do? Visit assigned stores in the territory each month to execute sales priorities. Present and secure orders for new items on behalf of clients. Sell in promotional activities and secure off-shelf displays when possible. Verify product distribution and ensure authorized items are carried and properly merchandised. Assist with merchandising tasks such as stocking, rotation, display maintenance, pricing, and planogram adherence. Coordinate and support store events, including demos, anniversary sales, new store openings, and remodel expansions. Maintain current knowledge of products and new items. Build rapport with regional managers and store-level buyers. Communicate store issues, competitive insights, and trends to leadership. Perform other duties as assigned. How will you succeed? Strong relationship-building and communication skills. Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage a monthly store visit schedule. Comfortable presenting new items and promotional opportunities to store buyers. Ability to troubleshoot store issues and provide timely updates to internal teams. Willingness to work in cold environments (refrigerated/freezer sections) as needed. Ability to work independently and collaboratively on special projects.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees