Retail Sales & Execution Specialist (Austin)

Chobani

7d • $60,000 - $65,000

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

• Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement.
• To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay.
• To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment.
• In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information.
• We offer various types of paid time of including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, and paid volunteer time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level