Field Sales Merchandiser - Wonderful Pistachios, POM Wonderful, Halos Citrus

The Wonderful Company•Appleton, WI

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Wonderful Sales is the sales and merchandising organization for The Wonderful Company – home to Wonderful Pistachios, POM Wonderful, FIJI Water, Wonderful Halos, and JUSTIN Wine. The Wonderful Sales team drives the distribution and growth of Wonderful brand products across supermarkets and retailers throughout the U.S. and Canada. Our associates support nearly 20,000 stores and are devoted to promoting our high-quality branded products. The team consists of sales professionals, merchandisers, a direct store delivery group in New York, and a Los Angeles-based headquarters staff, which includes finance, analytics, and support. We are built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to improving the well-being of our employees and the communities we serve. We currently have a great opportunity for a Field Sales Merchandiser in the Green Bay/Appleton, WI area. The Field Sales Merchandiser role increases brand awareness for the grocery store shopper for some of our most known household brands. This is a full-time position offering excellent benefits, including a company car, gas card, a Monday–Friday schedule starting at 7:00 a.m., and paid holidays.

Requirements

Proven retail sales success promoting grocery store products with the ability to form partnerships with store and produce managers, preferably within food and beverage
Capability to provide compelling rationales to store management staff to display and purchase against the competition
Prior experience and understanding of managing a large store territory and daily drive time
Possess excellent selling, negotiation, and partnership-building skills
Remain detail-oriented, goal-minded, problem-solving while working independently
Enjoy working with people and being able to apply effective interpersonal and time management skills to get your work done
Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel
Clean driving record - background check will be conducted
Ability to lift 50lbs
Capability to work early mornings with a 7am start time
Travel to Los Angeles, CA 3-4 times a year is required, as permitted by the company
Live within territory boundaries as established; may require minimal overnight travel depending on territory

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain 80+ grocery retail relationships within an assigned 100+ mile range territory
Determine the best location within each store for sales of all Wonderful brand products by building and moving displays
Rotate and stock all company authorized products on each grocery store call
Maintain schematic integrity while re-merchandising projects including grand openings and remodels as requested by the retailer
Develop and maintain relationships with retailer personnel and supervisors to facilitate account penetration
Sell, up-sell, and maintain retail distribution of all headquarter-authorized products for all stores in assigned territory
Accurately record all data-gathering objectives as instructed through use of company hand-held devices
Execute, maintain, and monitor all company-driven marketing initiatives and programs, including maintenance of POS and coupon/tie-in programs
Provide chain-specific information and communication on a daily

Benefits

Company car, gas card, maintenance card, and technology equipment and support provided
Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including:
24/7 online physician consultations
virtual mental health resources
life coaching
engaging employee community groups
cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
library of on-demand fitness videos
Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.