About The Position

Acosta is hiring an Outside Sales Representative to support Ken’s and Campbell’s products at independent stores. The role focuses on driving sales, product availability, promotional activity, merchandising, and store visibility across an assigned territory. The representative visits stores regularly, works with store decision makers, supports store events and projects, and reports sales results and market observations. The position offers flexibility in planning a route, variety and independence in day-to-day work, training and certification, and opportunities to grow within Acosta. The role requires reliable transportation for extended travel between stores, use of Microsoft Office and web-based applications, and physical activity that includes walking, standing, lifting, and reaching. Full-time roles require 38–40 hours per week, with working hours between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. Occasional overnight, weekend, night, or holiday shifts may be required.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for extended travel to stores.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and web-based applications.
  • Strong customer service, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to influence and communicate effectively with store and market personnel.
  • Ability to walk, stoop, kneel, reach, pull, grasp, and stand for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift products and equipment as needed.
  • For full-time roles, ability to work 38–40 hours per week during working hours of 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Flexibility to work occasional overnight, weekend, night, or holiday shifts.

Nice To Haves

  • 5+ years of experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) or retail is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Visit assigned stores in the territory regularly.
  • Present new products and secure orders from store buyers.
  • Sell in promotions and set up off-shelf displays where possible.
  • Monitor product distribution and ensure assigned accounts carry products.
  • Assist with merchandising as needed.
  • Support special store projects, including demos, remodels, new store openings, and anniversary events.
  • Maintain current knowledge of products and new product launches.
  • Inform management about store issues, competitive activity, and market trends.
  • Ensure full product distribution and display in assigned accounts.
  • Document and report sales results, merchandising, and store observations.
  • Build relationships with store decision makers, including district and market managers.
  • Meet monthly KPIs for incremental selling, market manager connections, and store visits set by the supervisor.
  • Communicate effectively with stores, customers, and Acosta management.
  • Meet monthly sales quotas and drive incremental business.
  • Organize and manage multiple accounts and projects.
  • Take ownership of the territory and ensure product compliance and visibility.
  • Complete work efficiently, accurately, and within set timeframes.
  • Use Acosta tools and technology for reporting, insights, and communications.

Benefits

  • Flexible route planning
  • Training and certification
  • Competitive compensation
  • Opportunity to grow within Acosta
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