Retail Sales Representative

Red Diamond Coffee & Tea Careers•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Retail Sales Representative (RSR) maximizes Red Diamond’s presence in retail stores throughout an assigned territory in Houston, TX. The position is performed primarily in grocery and mass merchandise chains and focuses on building and maintaining relationships across dry grocery and refrigerated departments. Products include ready-to-drink tea and coffee as well as dry coffee and tea products. The RSR ensures authorized products are in stock and on shelves, checks product rotation and condition, and identifies opportunities to expand distribution and visibility. The role also includes reporting on market activity and participating in trade shows and community events to build relationships and brand recognition.

Requirements

Excellent sales and customer service skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of retail sales and merchandising techniques.
Proficient with a personal computer and job-related software packages.
Ability to work independently and be accountable for results.
Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing environments.
High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
Experience in the grocery or convenience store industry required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field preferred.
Two years of job-related experience in retail merchandising, marketing, sales, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Sell additional shelf facings, new points of distribution, and incremental display and shipper opportunities.
Develop and maintain relationships in stores across dry grocery and refrigerated departments.
Ensure authorized products are in stock and on the shelf.
Check product rotation and product condition.
Update management on new items in the market, competitive activity, and special events.
Report new opportunities within the assigned territory.
Conduct price checks and retail condition reporting on an ongoing basis.
Participate in trade shows and community events to establish relationships and enhance brand recognition.