MerchMX Representative - Detroit, MI

National Beverage Corp • Detroit, MI

13h • Remote

About The Position

LaCroix Sparkling Water is seeking a highly motivated individual to join their growing sales and merchandising team. This remote position offers a significant opportunity to start a career with the #1 domestic sparkling water brand. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels in interpersonal interactions.

Requirements

• Hands on – you prefer to move around and exert physical energy vs. being tied to a desk.
• “Gift of Gab” – innate ability to connect with people from different backgrounds.
• Competitive – able to handle difficult conversations and not let the word “no” hinder your success.
• Emotional Intelligence – keen awareness of other people’s emotional state, needs and desires.
• Self-starter – willing to take an objective and run with it, not letting ambiguity get in your way.
• Grit – strong work ethic.
• Tech-Savvy – ability to utilize Excel spreadsheets and all other Microsoft 365 programs.
• Organized – you are always prepared and ready for the day at hand.
• Creative – willing to come up with new proposals and ideas that will benefit your team and market.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Pass the background check, drug test, and physical exam.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible full-time schedule that may include some weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to provide own transportation to various locations in organizational service areas, as required by duties.

Nice To Haves

• Business experience in the beverage or grocery industry.

Responsibilities

• Merchandise product and build displays that you pre-negotiate at store level to increase sales.
• Influence store level ordering to reduce out-of-stocks and secure new, creative displays throughout the store.
• Increase consumer awareness of the brand utilizing point-of-sale material.
• Optimize existing displays, expand shelf-space for LaCroix and sell in additional authorized SKUs.
• Maintain product integrity by rotating product and removing damaged packaging.
• Represent the brand of LaCroix and educate store personal and customers on the #1 domestic sparkling water.
• Develop and manage retail level relationships at each outlet by building trust and credibility.
• Maintain a high frequency of store visits daily while exceeding attention to detail.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees