Retail Development Specialist - Bentonville, AR

Abbott • Rogers, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott's Nutrition business is seeking a high-potential, entry-level employee for the Retail Development Program (RDP) on the Retail Sales Team. This program offers the opportunity to gain skills and experience through challenging assignments within Retail Sales over a maximum of two years, with each assignment lasting 6-12 months. The Retail Sales organization is responsible for the direct sales of the Division’s nutritional products to retailers, wholesalers, and U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, generating over 70% of Divisional income. Key success factors include category management, shopper marketing, technology, and strong business acumen. The RDP aims to develop employees through rotational assignments in areas like Retail Operations and analytical capabilities, with placement earned through performance.

Requirements

• B.S. or B.A. degree required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Good judgment, planning and organization skills.
• High work standards, energy, initiative, flexibility, decisiveness, and proven problem-solving skills.
• Computer Literate.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and email applications (Outlook).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in sales, marketing sales operations, financial, customer service or information technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Merchandising and distribution of consumer and nutritional products to food, drug, and mass merchandiser accounts within a defined geographic area.
• Develop territory to increase off-shelf distribution and eliminate out-of-stocks.
• Increase sales and establish productive account relationships.
• Successfully complete two challenging rotational assignments within the specified time-frame.
• Maintain consistent communication with Assignment Manager and Mentor.
• Regular interaction with team members and other members of the Retail sales force.

Benefits

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees