Now Hiring - Dawson Resources - Area Growth Representative-Florida in Tampa, FL

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Candidates should ideally be based in either Tampa or Orlando, Florida. The territory will primarily cover these areas and North Florida. Candidates MUST be willing to travel 4 to 5 days a week and be comfortable with 8 to 10 overnight stays per month. Area Growth Representative Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing $75,000-$85,000 per year + Commission Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week Permanent Opportunity Why Youll Love This Job: * Health, dental, and vision benefits * 401k match * Generous PTO plan * Monthly car allowance + gas card * Company-shared bonus pool What Youll Do: New Account Acquisition * Identify and target small and regional businesses not currently stocking company products, including electrical supply houses, lumber yards, hardware stores, and local grocery chains * Actively pursue and close new stocking locations through in-person sales visits within the assigned territory * Partner with an Inside Sales Representative to schedule appointments and advance opportunities * Achieve monthly targets for new stocking locations added * Exclude Nationally Planogrammed Accounts (NPAs) such as Home Depot, Walmart, Costco, and similar national retailers Account Handover * Transition newly identified and qualified accounts to the designated Inside Sales Representative or Account Management team * Ensure all customer details, documentation, and account information are accurately communicated for a smooth handoff * Maintain direct ownership of select accounts when decisions are made locally or when a corporate buying office is not involved Converting Locations to Stocking Locations * Convert nationally set but locally non-stocking locations into active stocking locations * Work with accounts such as Ace Hardware, Napa, City Electric, and similar retailers to secure local inventory commitments * Increase product availability and sales velocity at converted locations Merchandising, Upselling & Maintaining at Existing Stocking Locations * Maintain adequate inventory of product samples and point-of-purchase (POP) materials to support territory needs * Build strong relationships with store and branch personnel to reinforce brand loyalty and long-term partnerships * Secure off-shelf displays, preferential placement, and promotional support using effective selling and negotiation skills * Ensure products are properly stocked, merchandised, and replenished * Upsell products at every visit and introduce additional SKUs and display opportunities * Perform product demonstrations and participate in in-store events to drive brand awareness and customer engagement * Ensure execution of promotions planned at the headquarters level * Maintain existing accounts as active stocking locations and develop store managers into strong brand advocates Reporting and Metrics * Log daily sales activities, account updates, and territory progress in Salesforce * Track pipeline activity and report on new account conversions and performance against monthly and quarterly goals * Review reporting tied to NPAs to ensure effective servicing and territory coverage Miscellaneous * Support customer-facing events such as trade shows, table days, and regional promotions * Assist with special projects and initiatives that support company growth * Represent the company professionally at all times, adhering to business-appropriate appearance and attire standards * Balance responsibilities with an initial focus of 70% sales and 30% merchandising, which will gradually shift to 70% merchandising and 30% sales as the territory matures and grows What Were Looking For: * Experience in territory sales, business development, or retail merchandising, preferably within the CPG industry * Strong understanding of retail operations, product placement, and relationship-based selling * Proven success in identifying opportunities and driving measurable growth * Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills * Proficiency in Salesforce and Microsoft Office Suite * Self-motivated and comfortable working independently while traveling within an assigned territory INDPRO Work Location: In person