Retail Sales & Execution Specialist - Vineland, NJ

Chobani • OR

93d • $55,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Chobani’s Retail Sales & Execution Team brings the vision of the Chobani brand to life in-store. We make sure every cup we sell meets a happy customer. We’re a dedicated team. And it’s easy to be dedicated when you’re a part of something much bigger than yourself. We’ve got an insatiable appetite for making a difference. Our Retail Sales & Execution Specialists will be responsible for enhanced in-store selling and a stronger ability to ensure distribution, pricing, promotional and POG compliance. While in-store, these Chobani team members will be responsible for up-selling and fulfillment/replenishment, focusing on execution and merchandising for grocery stores in the assigned area. The Retail Sales & Execution Specialist will own the execution of sales and merchandising plans designed to increase incremental sales, profits and market share in the assigned territory.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or years of experience in combination with education
• 3+ years of consumer products industry experience
• Strong selling skill set and ability to influence store/ownership personnel through fact-based data selling
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently within a large market and multitask across a large number of stores
• Effective time-management and scheduling skills, with the ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously and plan ahead for most efficient / proactive time in store / post call
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to effectively convey markets insights and conditions back to management
• Entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm for food
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills; able to effectively communicate cross-functionally and through all levels of management
• Periodic lifting, bending, reaching and kneeling
• Occasional weekend work
• Must have a personal vehicle and excellent driving record for use during work hours

Responsibilities

• Execute and close sales calls for assigned store accounts in respective area to achieve and exceed target sales goals
• Manage the timely execution of all sales programs and initiatives to ensure maximum sales and profitability for Chobani and the retailer
• Grow base business and expand Chobani distribution in the grocery across key platforms and accounts
• Sell in promotional programs and ensure customer compliance
• Identify and capitalize on opportunities to increase sales, space, share of shelf and productivity in an account while maintaining satisfactory customer service
• Maintain appropriate product inventory levels, and ensure account meets company merchandising standards
• Represent the store-level customer point of view internally with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services
• Transport, replace and maintain point of sale advertising as appropriate for accounts
• Merchandise Chobani product where needed to help support display, case goals, void closures, mitigate out of stocks
• Be the Chobani Brand ambassador at shelf interacting with consumers to help educate on Chobani benefits / brands and convert from competitors
• Support in store demos to introduce and interact with consumers directly to drive household penetration / brand awareness

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• Disability insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay
• Fertility and childcare assistance
• 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness discounts
• Wellness reimbursement
• On-site gym access (certain locations)
• Monthly wellness newsletter
• 120 hours of paid time off
• 11 holidays
• Paid volunteer time off
• Military service leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees