Territory Sales Representative

Overview
The Territory Sales Representative closes sales through face‑to‑face interaction with customers in assigned territories. They meet with potential and existing customers to present sales proposals and inform them of product benefits and features. The Retail Sales Representative will play a key role in increasing distribution and display activity by managing and negotiating with clients, researching sales competition, qualifying prospects, and managing sales of products and services.

Benefits

Job Stability

Set Schedule

Team Setting

Paid Time Off

Benefits

You will be eligible for a bonus of $1500 after 6 months of continuous active employment, and an additional $1500 after 1 year of continuous active employment.

Acosta provides paid time off and complete benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) options to both full‑time and part‑time associates. An Employee Assistance Program includes free, confidential access to counseling, programs, tools and services to help employees and eligible family members live a balanced and happy life.

Responsibilities

Make a significant positive impact on sales and improving the consumer buying experience

Maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of all client products & services (subject matter expert) to educate in‑store personnel through effective sales training including demonstrations, role‑play and side‑by‑side selling

Build strong professional relationships with all in‑store personnel and client vendors/partners

Expand brand presence through effective and creative merchandising, maintain brand image and planogram compliance at defined locations

Identify sales barriers/challenges – problem‑solve at store level and accelerate unresolved issues through proper channels

Gather and report on competitive intelligence including, but not limited to: sales tactics, price moves, promotions, new products, merchandising materials, compensation and store support

Sell‑in additional brands at existing locations and grow distribution through new business development

Complete call reports, administrative tasks, and ongoing personal training accurately and in a timely manner, meeting all deadlines

Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

Be able to bend/stoop/squat/kneel throughout the workday

Be able to push/pull/reach/twist throughout the workday

Be able to lift up to 30 lbs.

Be able to push/pull weight up to 50 lbs.

Education & Experience
High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Must possess strong interpersonal, organizational skills with the ability to work effectively with team members, peers, management and external customer contacts

Must be able to read and follow a plan‑o‑gram (POG)

Must possess good problem‑solving skills

Must be able to use an iPad/Tablet

Must have trip planning skills and comfort with driving a commercial van (Ford Transit Connect or similar)

Sales or consumer goods experience a plus

Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Category: Retail

Position Type: Full time

Business Unit: Sales

Salary Range: $42,000.00 - $45,000.00

Company: Acosta Employee Holdco LLC

Req ID: 23917

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