Retail Sales Lead, St. Peters, MO
About The Position
The Retail Sales Lead manages the St. Peters, Missouri territory by selling WK Kellogg Co brands and collaborating with retail partners and account teams. This is a field-based, full-time remote position requiring regular travel to retail stores and time with clients. The role is salaried and offers quarterly bonus eligibility, a monthly cell phone stipend, and a choice between a company car with insurance and a gas card or reimbursement for business use of a personal vehicle. The successful candidate will reside within the center of the territory, which includes St. Peters and may include O’Fallon, St. Charles, Cottleville, Dardenne Prairie, Lake St. Louis, Wentzville, Chesterfield, and Maryland Heights. The role focuses on growing the territory, executing customer business plans, achieving sales and merchandising metrics, and building strong retail-partner relationships.
Requirements
- Previous experience in retail sales or a desire to launch a career in retail sales.
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Valid driver’s license.
- No more than two moving violations within the past 36 months.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of management.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with self-discipline, initiative, and drive.
- Customer-centric problem-solving approach, with influencing and negotiation skills.
- Ability to analyze and interpret market data.
- Strong organization and efficiency, time-management skills, and ability to work independently.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to use software applications such as Power BI and other sales platforms.
- Natural curiosity and a strong desire to learn.
Responsibilities
- Sell, negotiate, and execute business plans with key decision makers in retail accounts.
- Use business intelligence data to develop selling stories that support customers and WK Kellogg Co.
- Deliver results against metrics including point of sale, budget, call coverage, and the “perfect shelf” strategy.
- Build rapport with retail partners and implement creative ideas and innovative solutions to overcome challenges and sell within the grocery landscape.
Benefits
- Incentive plan bonus eligibility
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Savings and Investment Plan with company match and contribution
- Paid time off, including paid sick time
- 11 paid holidays
- Life insurance, AD&D insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption assistance for eligible employees
- Employee recognition program
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Company car with insurance and a gas card, or reimbursement for business use of a personal vehicle
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
