Retail Sales & Execution Specialist - Plano, TX
Chobani's Retail Sales & Execution Team brings the vision of the Chobani brand to life in-store. We make sure every cup we sells meets a happy customer. We're a dedicated team. And it's easy to be dedicated when you're a part of something much bigger than yourself. We've got an insatiable appetite for making a difference. Our Retail Sales & Execution Specialists will be responsible for enhanced in-store selling and a stronger ability to ensure distribution, pricing, promotional and POG compliance. While in-store, these Chobani team members will be responsible for up-selling and fulfillment / replenishment, focusing on execution and merchandising for grocery stores in the assigned area. The Retail Sales & Execution Specialist will own the execution of sales and merchandising plans designed to increase incremental sales, profits and market share in the assigned territory.
Responsibilities
- Execute and close sales calls for assigned store accounts in respective area to achieve and exceed target sales goals
- Manage the timely execution of all sales programs and initiatives to ensure maximum sales and profitability for Chobani and the retailer
- Grow base business and expand Chobani distribution in the grocery across key platforms and accounts
- Sell in promotional programs and ensure customer compliance
- Identify and capitalize on opportunities to increase sales, space, share of shelf and productivity in an account while maintaining satisfactory customer service
- Maintain appropriate product inventory levels, and ensure account meets company merchandising standards
- Represent the store-level customer point of view internally with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services
- Transport, replace and maintain point of sale advertising as appropriate for accounts
- Merchandise Chobani product where needed to help support display, case goals, void closures, mitigate out of stocks
- Be the Chobani Brand ambassador at shelf interacting with consumers to help educate on Chobani benefits / brands and convert from competitors
- Support in store demos to introduce and interact with consumers directly to drive household penetration / brand awareness
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a related field, or years of experience in combination with education3+ years of consumer products industry experienceStrong selling skill set and ability to influence store / ownership personnel through fact-based data sellingSelf-motivated and ability to work independently within a large market and multitask across a large number of storesEffective time-management and scheduling skills, with the ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously and plan ahead for most efficient / proactive time in store / post callStrong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to effectively convey markets insights and conditions back to managementEntrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm for foodExcellent written and verbal communications skills; able to effectively communicate cross-functionally and through all levels of managementPeriodic lifting, bending, reaching and kneelingOccasional weekend workMust have a personal vehicle and excellent driving record for use during work hours