Merchandising Sales Representative

We are looking for a Merchandising Sales Representative who will own a territory of retail stores and distributor branches. You will leverage a variety of tools to drive sales of within your defined territory. The Merchandising Sales Representative operates independently by visiting retail stores and distributor branches to ensure products are appropriately stocked and merchandised. You will engage with store and branch personnel, building relationships and securing preferential placement for the product line.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Achieve required daily stop-ins to locations within designated territory and enter activity into Salesforce.com.

Maintain stock of product samples and POP material in storage facility to ensure territory can be serviced appropriately.

Use selling and negotiating skills to secure off-shelf display support, sell in new items, and ensure proper merchandising of products.

Perform demos and attend in-store events to drive brand awareness, customer engagement, and create fanatics.

Ensure proper execution of promotions planned at HQ level.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

1-3 years of experience in direct selling roles, preferably in a retail store setting.

Strong understanding of retail store operations, basic retail store finance, and negotiating agreements to close.

Adept at using Saleforce.com to record daily sales activity.

Excellent time management skills.

Detail-oriented and organized with a high degree of accountability to deliver KPIs.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with retail store personnel.

Constructive problem solver with a willingness to adapt to change.

Proactive mindset with a willingness to take initiative.