Part -Time Field Sales Representative

Acosta•Sacramento, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Sales Representative drives product visibility, brand presence, and sales performance across assigned retail locations on behalf of multiple syndicated clients. The role involves building in-store relationships, assisted selling, product training, brand advocacy, merchandising, and identifying opportunities to improve product performance. Pay includes a rate plus reimbursement for miles. This is a field-based role involving travel between retail locations. Scheduling is flexible and aligned with store hours and program requirements. The position may involve occasional lifting, shelf adjustments, or display installation.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in retail sales, field sales, consumer marketing, brand advocacy, or a related customer-facing role.
Demonstrated 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 structured sales training and certification opportunities.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain effective 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 settings, present product features and benefits, and influence purchase decisions.
Represent brands during in-store interactions, product demonstrations, and promotional activities.
Communicate program objectives and product knowledge to retail partners and reinforce consumer-facing brand and promotional messaging.
Identify consumer needs and recommend appropriate products to support sales and conversion.
Identify upselling opportunities, incremental merchandising activities, and additional display placements.
Ensure 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 replenishment, facing, or placement adjustments.
Capture in-store observations, photos, inventory counts, and competitive insights using designated reporting tools.
Submit accurate and timely activity reports and share retailer feedback that may inform product strategy, promotions, or operations.
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.
Participate in virtual or in-person training to maintain product knowledge and execution standards.