Natural Food + Grocery Merchandiser // Northern Los Angeles, CA

Green Spoon Sales • Santa Clarita, CA

101d

About The Position

Green Spoon Sales is looking for a positive, passionate, and detail-oriented Retail Merchandising Specialist (RMS) based in the Northern Los Angeles, CA area. We are a mission-driven team fueled by the desire to transform the retail landscape and expand the shelf space of healthier, cleaner, sustainable products. Join us on our journey of spreading good food and good vibes while impacting the world around us in a positive way. Natural Food, Good People.

Requirements

• Whole Foods Market background/knowledge (preferred)
• Positive attitude
• Self-motivated
• Strong Problem-Solving Skills
• Great attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to multitask
• Interest in organic food and products
• Must have reliable transportation to get store to store and carry samples
• Must have valid driver's license and proof of car insurance
• Must own a smartphone and computer to perform duties
• Natural food and grocery experience required

Responsibilities

• Represent our brands in stores with merchandising: Improving the product mix, improving shelf placement, building displays, restocking inventory, secure secondary placements, place IRC’s and any other needed service you can do to help our grocery retailer friends and brands at store level.
• Introduce new products from our brands to grocery retailers throughout the territory.
• Develop positive and trusting relationships with all principal clients.
• Be as knowledgeable as the principals about their product lines.
• Be proactive in supporting retailers, distributors and principals with resets, store openings and trade shows.
• Audit stores to maintain a record of new and existing placement and maintain quality communication with all retailers, distributors, principals, and Green Spoon team members.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with grocery managers and buyers at assigned retailers.
• Work and build relationship with distributor reps in the territory, UNFI & KeHE specifically.
• Update internal tracking digital platform on a daily basis.
• Partner with Green Spoon Territory Managers and Key Account Managers at the store level.

Benefits

• Amazing company culture!
• 15%-25%+ higher salary package over competitive agencies
• 401k Match Plan - 100% Employer Match up to 4% of Salary
• 100% covered strong Health insurance plan
• 100% covered strong Dental insurance plan
• 100% covered strong Vision insurance plan
• Critical Illness & Accident & Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Strong PTO Plan
• Paid Personal Wellness Days
• 10 Paid Holidays (Birthday - paid day off)
• "Home for the Holidays" Break
• Bi-Monthly Office Allowance
• Annual Team Builds
• Annual wellness stipend
• Paid Volunteer Hours – 1% For The Planet (Team on a Mission!)

What This Job Offers