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Acosta

Outside Sales Representative

Acosta, Wayne, Pennsylvania, United States, 19087

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Company:

ACO-US

Location:

WAYNE, Pennsylvania, 19087

Ref #:

83300

Pay Rate:

$21.00 per hour

Pay Range:

$21.00 – $21.00 per hour

Function:

Merchandising

Employment Duration:

Full-time

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

401(k) program

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program

Description and Requirements The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for driving sales by visiting assigned retail grocery stores to present and sell products, secure new item authorizations, support promotional programs, and assist with merchandising needs. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build strong relationships with store teams and client partners. They excel in both independent work and collaborative efforts, focusing on delivering consistent results at the store level.

What's in It For You?

Opportunity to represent well-known brands and drive in‑store sales.

Competitive salary with a benefits package.

Variety in daily work, including store visits, merchandising, promotional selling, and special projects.

Collaborative and supportive work culture.

What Will You Do?

Visit assigned stores in the territory each month to execute sales priorities.

Present and secure orders for new items on behalf of clients.

Present promotional activities and, when possible, secure off-shelf displays.

Verify product distribution and ensure authorized items are carried and properly merchandised.

Assist with merchandising tasks such as stocking, rotation, display maintenance, pricing, and planogram adherence.

Coordinate special projects, including demos, anniversary sales, new store openings, and remodel expansions.

Maintain current knowledge of products and new items.

Build rapport with regional managers and store-level buyers.

Communicate store issues, competitive insights, and trends to leadership.

How Will You Succeed?

Strong relationship-building and communication skills.

Self‑motivated, organized, and able to manage a monthly store visit schedule.

Comfortable presenting new items and promotional opportunities to store personnel.

Ability to troubleshoot store issues and provide timely updates to internal teams.

Willingness to work in cold environments (refrigerated/freezer sections) as needed.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively on special projects.

Experience and Qualifications

High school diploma/GED required.

2+ years of experience in grocery retail or CPG experience is preferred.

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Comfortable using smart technology, Google Chrome-compatible computers/laptops, and MS Office applications (Outlook, Teams/Zoom, Excel, PowerPoint).

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Ability to work in cold environments as required.

Ability to lift, move, and handle merchandise up to 30 lbs.

Ability to drive long distances and stay overnight as required.

Good vision and dexterous use of both hands.

Ability to walk, stoop, kneel, reach, pull, grasp, and stand daily.

Acosta Sales & Marketing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By submitting your application, you agree with and accept the Acosta Privacy Statement and Terms of Conditions.

Acosta utilizes E‑Verify for validating the ability to work in the United States for all job candidates. If you want more information on what this entails and your rights as a job applicant, please use the link provided to access information on our use of E‑Verify and your right to work. Employer Resources (e‑verify.gov).

Equal Opportunity Employer (Disabled, Veteran) | Under applicable requirements, such as the San Francisco FCO and the Los Angeles FCHIO, we consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records or criminal histories | E‑Verify Employer.

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

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