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Manufacturing Distributor Sales Representative - Columbia, South Carolina in Columbia, SC

Nestlé USA
Base Salary Yes (amount not posted)
Total Comp: NA
Qualifications Years In Sales
Industry: Manufacturing
Benefits: yes
Customer Size: all
Car Allowance: no
Sales Cycle: Short
Travel: none
Years Selling in Industry:
Education:
They Sell Food & Beverage Manufacturing
To Whom Manufacturing
Location: Columbia, SC
3.8
Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary:
The primary purpose and function of this position is to sell Nestlé USA products to the company's retail partners. Activities will center on selling new item introductions, marketing promotions, line extensions, merchandising and maintenance of existing product lines. In some instances this position will be responsible for training of new sales employees.
This role is designed to develop the future sales leaders of Nestlé. These highly sought-after positions are comprehensive, interactive and strategically integrated into our Sales department. We are looking for people with the right mix of talent and enthusiasm - with proven leadership skills, strong analytical, communication skills, nationwide mobility and individuals with the ability to work in a team setting are strongly encouraged to apply.

Store Sales:
  • Assume complete responsibility for store activity and development within a territory.
  • Execute promotionally effective marketing and sales programs at store level.
  • Establish and achieve retail sales goals and objectives for territory.
  • Increase store sales volume within territory.
  • Suggest creative sales and marketing concepts to Management.
  • Ensure that authorized distributions are present within assigned retail accounts.
  • Capitalize on retail distribution opportunities at store level and communicate competitive distribution gains

Store Merchandising:
  • Implement and achieve corporate merchandizing objectives at all assigned accounts.
  • Obtain maximum display support at all assigned retail accounts.
  • Use POS material to support the movement of all products.

Sales Administration:
  • Provide useful and timely service to accounts and handle customer and consumer complaints in accordance with policies.
  • Submit and maintain proper customer records, sales, activities and other required reports and forms.
  • Develop proper relations and rapport with customers within territory.
  • Maintain proper territory coverage of all assigned accounts within territory.
  • Drive to assigned stores and provide sales coverage as required.
  • Maintain, organize and update all sales materials for effective utilization.
  • Handle unsaleable products according to company policies.
  • Follow company car policies. Company car and other company equipment should be maintained in accordance with company policies.

Requirements:
  • Bachelors degree or 2-3 year retail experience preferred
  • High school diploma or GED equivalency is required
  • A minimum of one to two years of successful Retail sales and/or consumer goods experience preferred

Skills:
  • Knowledge of beverage, ready to drink or Direct Store Delivery (DSD) is a plus
  • Demonstrates leadership ability through direct or cross functional team
  • Strong communication skills both oral and written
  • Ability to train others on Nestle standards
  • Aligns a strategy and enables results through others
  • Interpersonal skills and ability to influence others
  • Detailed oriented and able to work in a fast paced environment
  • Embrace an entrepreneurial mindset
  • Proficient computer skills with Microsoft office applications

Additional Field Locations:|||Columbia, South Carolina|||

Requisition ID: 253120

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [please apply online] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-[please apply online].

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Nestlé USA
Company Size
1001 to 5000 Employees
Founded
1866
They Sell
Food & Beverage Manufacturing
To Whom
Manufacturing
Revenue
$10+ billion (USD)


Nestlé USA is currently hiring for 15 sales positions
Nestlé USA has openings in: HI, NC, KS, NE, WI, FL, OH, NY, SC, NJ, & OR
The average salary at Nestlé USA is:

15 Yes (amount not posted)

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Nestlé USA is currently hiring for 15 sales positions
Nestlé USA has openings in: HI, NC, KS, NE, WI, FL, OH, NY, SC, NJ, & OR
The average salary at Nestlé USA is:

15 Yes (amount not posted)