Retail Sales Lead, Baton Rouge
About The Position
The Retail Sales Lead manages and grows the Baton Rouge territory by selling WK Kellogg Co brands and collaborating with retail partners and account teams. This is a field-based, remote position, with most working time spent driving to and visiting client retail stores. The candidate should reside in the center of Baton Rouge or nearby communities, including Prairieville, Central, Zachary, and Denham Springs. The role involves selling, negotiating, and executing business plans with store decision makers; using business intelligence to create persuasive selling stories; delivering sales and execution metrics; and building strong retail relationships. Compensation is salaried, with quarterly bonus opportunity. The position includes 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.
Requirements
- Previous experience 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, with the ability to interact with all levels of management.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, self-discipline, initiative, and drive.
- Customer-centric problem-solving, influencing, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to analyze and interpret market data.
- Strong organization, efficiency, and time-management skills, with the 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.
- Ability to work a full shift, arrive on time, work overtime as needed, and follow the schedule necessary to meet job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Sell, negotiate, and execute business plans in partnership with key decision makers at retail accounts.
- Use business intelligence data and create a selling story to grow business for customers and WK Kellogg Co.
- Deliver key metrics, including point-of-sale results, budget, and call coverage.
- Maintain the “perfect shelf” strategy.
- Build rapport with retail partners and implement creative ideas and innovative solutions to overcome roadblocks 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
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
