Part -Time Field Sales Representative

Acosta•San Jose, CA

About The Position

The Field Sales Representative drives product visibility, brand presence, and sales performance across assigned retail locations for multiple syndicated clients. The role builds in-store relationships, supports assisted selling and product training, advocates for brands, carries out merchandising activities, and identifies opportunities to improve product performance. This field-based position involves travel between retail locations and flexible scheduling aligned with store hours and program requirements. Work may occasionally involve lifting, adjusting shelves, or installing displays. Compensation is $22.50 per hour plus mileage reimbursement. Mosaic, part of Acosta Group, is a marketing agency specializing in experiential marketing, integrated commerce campaigns, and field sales strategies. Acosta Group has more than 3,000 team members and hubs in Toronto and Dallas, and has operated for over 35 years.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in retail sales, field sales, consumer marketing, brand advocacy, or a related customer-facing role.
Experience engaging directly with consumers and influencing purchasing decisions in a retail or in-person sales environment.
Strong understanding of sales fundamentals, customer engagement techniques, and promotional execution.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work independently, manage schedules, and prioritize tasks across multiple client mandates.
Comfort using mobile applications for reporting, photo capture, and time management.
Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation, if applicable to program structure.
Willingness to complete company-provided sales and product certification programs as required.
Commitment to ongoing learning and skill development through company-provided sales training and certification opportunities.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain effective working relationships with store management and key retail staff to support in-store execution and sales goals.
Increase sell-through and market share in the assigned territory through consumer engagement, assisted selling, associate training, and influencing store personnel.
Engage consumers in retail environments, presenting product features, benefits, and value propositions to influence purchase decisions.
Represent brands during in-store interactions, product demonstrations, and promotional activities to increase consumer awareness, advocacy, and loyalty.
Communicate program objectives and product knowledge to retail partners, reinforcing consumer-facing messaging aligned with brand and promotional strategies.
Listen to consumers, identify their needs, and recommend appropriate products to maximize sales and conversion.
Identify upselling opportunities, additional merchandising activities, and display placement opportunities to improve product visibility and performance.
Maintain product availability, accurate pricing, and full shelf presence for assigned client brands.
Execute merchandising standards, including planogram compliance, stock rotation, and promotional display setup.
Identify and correct on-shelf issues through actions such as replenishment, facing, and placement adjustments.
Capture in-store observations, photos, inventory counts, and competitive insights using designated reporting tools.
Submit accurate and timely activity reports to support client analytics and program performance tracking.
Share retailer feedback that may inform product strategy, promotional planning, or operational improvements.
Represent multiple clients within a syndicated program while maintaining neutrality and professionalism.
Prioritize work across brands according to program expectations, visit frequency, and client requirements.
Attend virtual or in-person training to stay current on product knowledge and execution standards.