Retail Sales Lead
As a Retail Sales Lead for our Birmingham, AL territory, you will collaborate with retail partners and our account teams while growing your territory by selling our delicious brands. This role will be onsite in the Walmart stores in your territory Monday Friday. You will be eligible to choose one of our Fleet Program options :
- Company Car with insurance and a gas card
- Auto Vehicle Reimbursement : allows you to choose what you drive and be reimbursed for business use of your own vehicle
- You will receive a monthly stipend for cell phone usage
A Taste of What You'll Be Doing :
Selling, Negotiating, and Executing Business Plans As a key member of our Sales team, you'll develop a compelling selling story that drives business growth for both your retail customers and Kellanova. By partnering with key stakeholders and leveraging business intelligence tools, including analytics platforms, Excel, and PowerPoint, you'll execute strategic business plans with excellence and lead successful negotiationsDrive Results Deliver on key metrics such as POS (Point of Sale) budget, call coverage, and maintaining "perfect shelf" strategyBuilding Relationships Implement creative ideas and innovative solutions to overcome roadblocks and selling within the grocery landscapeWe're Looking for Someone With :
High school diploma or equivalent, with fundamental technology skills such as Microsoft Office applicationsDriven by a strong sense of independence and self-motivation, consistently delivers results by strategically managing a portfolio of businesses with operational discipline, growth-focused insight, and a commitment to store successTeam-oriented collaborator who builds strong in-store relationships by maintaining a consistent field presence by driving to and working in retail locations five days a week, ensuring brand visibility, and executing on-site strategies to drive business resultsDemonstrates strong learning agility, advanced problem-solving abilities, persuasive influencing and negotiation skills, along with excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communicationThis is a driving role which requires the use of a vehicle. To meet the requirements of the role, you must possess a valid driver's license, and your driving record must be clear of any combination of violations or one-time significant events occurring in a personal or company vehicle within the previous 36 monthsDaily work requires long periods of walking, standing, bending, or carrying moderately heavy items (20-25 pounds) with or without reasonable accommodation. An extended work schedule could be asked which may include potential night, weekend, overnight, and early morning hours. Standard field day consists of a 7-hour minimum in store executionCompensation The annual salary range is $58,000 - $62,000, which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.
Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2025. After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone.
Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role. Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.Recruitment@Kellanova.com
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis.
Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.