Now Hiring - Natural Specialty Sales - Customer Manager in Clackamas, OR

Overview

The Customer Manager will cover the territory & surrounding area they are hired for in a given market. Develops relationships with store managers/personnel to achieve directed short and long-term performance objectives at assigned stores within a geographic territory. Activities center on wall-to-wall sales coverage including new item speed-to-shelf, schematic compliance, item and pricing surveys, promotion selling and product merchandising, resulting in incremental sales volume.

The ideal candidate is a highly self-motivated individual who will effectively represent our clients and sell their products in Natural and Specialty retailers. Candidates must be personable and highly organized.

Responsibilities

In-Store responsibilities


Sells promotional programs for displays at independent natural retailers purchasing from UNFI and/or Kehe



Sells incremental quantities for display and TPR based on OI programs through the distributors.



Develops relationships with store managers and buyers through impeccable communication and follow through.



Obtains distribution and placement of client new items at independent natural retailers through UNFI and/or Kehe.



Identifies and corrects voids.



Merchandises manufacturer's products to obtain best possible shelf placement



Attends retailer resets when requested.



Completes audits and pricing surveys in stores as requested.


Communications


Communicates competitive and market activity to management.



Utilizes supplied technology to report on results.



Sets and reviews performance against objectives with Sales Manager


Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications


Professional or personal experience with the Natural Food Industry preferred



Candidate must have ample home space to store samples required for this position.



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



Basic Office (Outlook, Excel) functionality comprehension required and proficient in managing Outlook e-mail and calendar, as well as excel basic workbooks.



Must have a valid driver's license, proof of current auto insurance and be able to drive a car for extended periods of time.



Physically able to perform the essential functions of the job; crawl and/or climb, stand (up to 33%), frequently pull, bend and/or stop, kneel, push, walk (33-66%), continuously use hands and/or legs for repetitive motion, lift - up to 10 lbs. (sedentary level), 11-25 lbs. (light level), greater than 25 lbs. (medium work level) (up to 75%).



This position requires that you drive on behalf of Acosta Sales & Marketing, and as such, any DUI/DWI conviction in the past 36 months will be an immediate disqualifier for this position


Acosta Sales & Marketing is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Work State US-OR-Clackamas

Job ID 2[please apply online]06

Work City Clackamas

PCN 105892

Position Type Regular Full-Time

Work Zip 97015

Category Corporate Jobs