DESCRIPTION

The Field Specialist provides retail sales coverage and coverage of retail special projects for an assigned retail territory. They are responsible for representing ACOSTA and our principals through store coverage and executing objectives as set forth by the principal, Client Manager, Customer Manager, or the District Manager to achieve superior in-store results in an assigned territory.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver 100% coverage every reporting cycle of assigned retail territory according to client frequency plans.

• Ensure all client priorities and objectives are met. Effectively communicate client information to store personnel.

• Ensure all client standards are maintained in assigned stores according to customer shelving guidelines and planograms/modulars. This includes rotating and cleaning product.

• Achieve new item placement according to client speed to shelf guidelines as well as maintain 100% distribution on all existing items 100% of the time.

• Meet or exceed sales quota objectives for store level selling programs.

• Will answer all NARS questions for all clients assigned and report any issues via PPC.Retail reporting must be accurate and transmitted on a daily basis.

• Responsible for replenishing shelves, displays, etc. as per client instructions.

• Complete all assigned paperwork as it relates to job execution and performance and planning of assigned territory.

• Communicate daily with Client manager, Customer Manager or District Manager via voicemail or emailto ensure information being utilized and relayed is up to date and accurate. Communicate all store issues as quickly as possible with as much detail as can be provided.

• Develop relationships with store personnel that are conducive to achieving our client goals and objectives.

• Participate in all client incentive contests, promotions, etc.

• Be prepared to address store personnel as a group when the opportunity arises to communicate a specific client promotion, contest, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimal Education and Work Requirements:

High School or equivalent

Prior retail experience is preferred

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements

• Must be able to effectively communicate with others.

• Must be able to give an effective sales presentation to store or department managers.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and must be able to drive a car for extended period of time.

• Must be available for occasional overnight travel.

• Must be available for occasional weekend work (Demos, Food Shows, or Special Client Programs).

• Must be willing and able to work in extremely cold conditions when required (i.e. refrigerated and freezer sections of retail stores).

• Must be able to walk, stoop, kneel, reach, pull, grasp and stand on a daily basis. Must have good vision, dexterous use of both hands and be able to operate a calculator, fax machine, telephone, copier, hand truck, pallet jack, hammer, screwdriver, drill and case cutter.

• Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.

Physical Requirements:

• Seeing

• Color Perception

• Lifting (60 – lbs.)

• Ability to Travel

• Climbing

• Listening

• Pushing/Pulling

• Carrying (60 – lbs)

ABOUT US

Acosta and Mosaic are the sales and marketing powerhouses behind the most recognized and proven brands with top retailers in the United States and Canada. We offer flexible services that maximize efficiency. Acosta has the talent and technology to build data-, reach- and relationship-driven strategies to execute those strategies, and the tools to monitor, track and optimize metrics-based results for customers and retailers.

Acosta and its subsidiaries, in good faith, believes that this posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at the time of this posting. Acosta may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications and locations. This range may be modified in the future.

Acosta et Mosaic sont les moteurs des ventes et du marketing derrière les marques les plus reconnues et éprouvées avec les meilleurs détaillants aux États-Unis et au Canada. Nous offrons des services flexibles qui maximisent l'efficacité. Acosta possède le talent et la technologie pour élaborer des stratégies axées sur les données, la portée et les relations pour exécuter ces stratégies, ainsi que les outils pour surveiller, suivre et optimiser les résultats basés sur des mesures pour les clients et les détaillants.

Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Category: Marketing

Position Type: Part time

Business Unit: Marketing

Salary Range: $37,400.00 - $46,800.00

Company: Mosaic Sales Solutions US Operating Co, LLC

Req ID: 459