Sales Merchandiser, Boston
About The Position
Hint is seeking a Sales Merchandiser to support its expansion in the enhanced water category across the greater Boston, Massachusetts region. The role follows a specific delivery schedule and route, developing and maintaining retail accounts, identifying growth opportunities, and building customer relationships so Hint products are ordered, in stock, and properly displayed. The Sales Merchandiser works with retail store contacts, including managers and receivers, to encourage consistent ordering and maintain attractive product placement. The role ensures pricing, products, displays, signage, and point-of-sale materials are up to date; replenishes coolers and shelves using backstock; communicates out-of-stocks, issues, and opportunities to the local manager; introduces new flavors and SKUs; and supports customer demos and local events. The position involves planning daily account visits and promotional activity with a manager, tracking progress and follow-ups in Repsly CRM, and potentially traveling to adjacent territories. The schedule requires consistently starting at 7:30 a.m., Monday through Friday.
Requirements
- At least 1–2 years of relevant work experience is preferred.
- Ability to consistently start at 7:30 a.m., Monday through Friday.
- Comfortable driving to and from retail stores along a specific route.
- Experience with sales KPIs and the ability to achieve quotas and goals.
- Strong organization and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently, take instruction, and drive results reliably.
- Service-oriented approach toward the team and customers.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Clean driving record.
- Strong sense of urgency and a positive attitude.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the CPG, hospitality/restaurant, or retail industry is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain relationships with assigned retail store accounts, including store managers and receivers.
- Follow up with accounts to support consistent ordering and ensure products remain in stock and well displayed.
- Ensure pricing and product displays are correct.
- Build and maintain sales displays, including racks, coolers, push glides, and marketing banners, and keep point-of-sale materials and signage current.
- Replenish coolers and stock shelves using backstock to minimize out-of-stocks.
- Communicate out-of-stocks, other issues, and growth opportunities to the local manager.
- Introduce local account managers to new flavor options and sell in new flavors and additional SKUs when possible.
- Assist with customer demonstrations and local events.
- Plan daily routes and account visits with the manager, and coordinate promotional weeks, displays, and other sales efforts.
- Use Repsly CRM to document account information, take pictures, track progress, and schedule follow-ups.
- Travel to adjacent territories when requested to provide support.
Benefits
- Bonus eligible
- Unlimited vacation
- Sick days
- Company pays up to 95% of employee and dependent healthcare premiums
- Company-paid and voluntary life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k), including regular and Roth options
- Up to $150 per month health and wellness reimbursement
- Up to $100 per month toward cell phone and $50 per month toward internet, if applicable
- Employee discount on Hint Water
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
