Retail Activation Specialist - #2 Sports Drink - West side
Saint Charles, IL Saint Charles, IL Full-time Full-time $55,000 - $60,000 a year $55,000 - $60,000 a year Job
Summary:
The Retail Activation Specialist (RAS) position is responsible for maintaining Body Armor availability and merchandising products according to client standards within his or her designated territories.
This includes cold box, ambient product placement, building displays, updating POS, and maintaining clean and organized product space.
The RAS is dedicated to meeting customer service expectations through daily communication, problem-solving, and appropriate follow-up with all designated program stakeholders.
Additionally, the RAS is responsible for maintaining professional relationships with store(s) stakeholders, RAS colleagues, client, Green House Management, along with bottler stakeholders in addition to consumers at the store level.
As the face of Green House, the RAS will frequently communicate with the Field Sales Manager (FSM) and the Program Manager (PM) to ensure alignment of program opportunities and objectives while ensuring program imperatives are being achieved and excelled.
Primary Responsibilities/Activities:
Local & Key Account Management (80%):
Secure New Points of Distribution (PODs) within key accounts.
Gain new and increase existing brand facings, securing superior representation versus the competitive set:
Cold-box placements Out of Department placements Obtain high-traffic display opportunities and maintain brand merchandising standards throughout account(s).
Review territory coverage plan with FSM weekly based on commercial opportunity; ensuring routes cover accounts where the initiatives mentioned above are attainable.
Ensure proper execution of all chain promotional activities at store level - including, but not limited to communication with chain management (vertical call), securing & building displays, maintaining proper levels of inventory, planogram execution, and point of sale distribution.
Execute P.
O.
S.
, and secondary placement opportunities using tools provided by the Regional Sales Manager to maximize brand potential and eliminate out of stock situations.
Ensure proper territory coverage plan with FSM weekly, ensuring maximization of day.
Be an enthusiastic, personable & engaging brand ambassador at all required events sharing full product knowledge including brand messaging & functional benefits as well as retail purchase information.
Participate in all field marketing activities such has mass sampling events, store demos, and client organized events.
Communication & Reporting (20%):
Record an average of 5-7 account calls per day via GoSpotCheck.
Record 40 working hours per week via GoSpotCheck.
Attend and actively participate in weekly team calls.
Submit a monthly report to key brand stakeholders.
Execute a quarterly review with key program stakeholders.
Ensure proper budget management via expense report submission bi-weekly.
Minimum Requirements:
Either CPG or Beverage experience required.
Beverage industry experience preferred.
Strong customer service skills.
Strong brand marketing and negotiation skills.
Adept at networking, selling, and interacting with diverse groups of people.
Excellent communication and presentation/public speaking skills.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all members of extended sales and brand teams.
Ability to be a passionate and enthusiastic brand ambassador for the brand.
Has strong Business Acumen, including Microsoft Office, Google Suite Professional communication, and Presentation development.
Understands how to get things done by leveraging opportunities against multiple resources.
Results-driven and customer-focused mentality with a collaborative attitude.
Willingness to work unconventional hours to meet outlet/bottler needs (early mornings and weekends).
Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to drive/travel through the designated market area.
Ability to travel out of state.
Must be fluent in Spanish Essential Physical Functions:
Communicates effectively both in-person and over the phone, email, and in presentations.
Observes associate, customer/member, or supplier behavior.
Enters and locates information on computer.
Creates documents, reports, event recaps for tracking progress and success.
Ability to lift weight more than 40 lbs.
Ability to carry weight more than 40 lbs.
Ability to sit/stand for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to pick up and transport POS, merchandising equipment, and product.
Financials:
Annual Salary - $55,000 - 60,000 Bonus - 5% Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$55,000.
00 - $60,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay
Experience:
Beverage sales:
1 year (Preferred) Language:
English and Spanish (Preferred) License/Certification:
Driver's License and reliable Transportation (Required) Work Location:
On the road.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Summary:
The Retail Activation Specialist (RAS) position is responsible for maintaining Body Armor availability and merchandising products according to client standards within his or her designated territories.
This includes cold box, ambient product placement, building displays, updating POS, and maintaining clean and organized product space.
The RAS is dedicated to meeting customer service expectations through daily communication, problem-solving, and appropriate follow-up with all designated program stakeholders.
Additionally, the RAS is responsible for maintaining professional relationships with store(s) stakeholders, RAS colleagues, client, Green House Management, along with bottler stakeholders in addition to consumers at the store level.
As the face of Green House, the RAS will frequently communicate with the Field Sales Manager (FSM) and the Program Manager (PM) to ensure alignment of program opportunities and objectives while ensuring program imperatives are being achieved and excelled.
Primary Responsibilities/Activities:
Local & Key Account Management (80%):
Secure New Points of Distribution (PODs) within key accounts.
Gain new and increase existing brand facings, securing superior representation versus the competitive set:
Cold-box placements Out of Department placements Obtain high-traffic display opportunities and maintain brand merchandising standards throughout account(s).
Review territory coverage plan with FSM weekly based on commercial opportunity; ensuring routes cover accounts where the initiatives mentioned above are attainable.
Ensure proper execution of all chain promotional activities at store level - including, but not limited to communication with chain management (vertical call), securing & building displays, maintaining proper levels of inventory, planogram execution, and point of sale distribution.
Execute P.
O.
S.
, and secondary placement opportunities using tools provided by the Regional Sales Manager to maximize brand potential and eliminate out of stock situations.
Ensure proper territory coverage plan with FSM weekly, ensuring maximization of day.
Be an enthusiastic, personable & engaging brand ambassador at all required events sharing full product knowledge including brand messaging & functional benefits as well as retail purchase information.
Participate in all field marketing activities such has mass sampling events, store demos, and client organized events.
Communication & Reporting (20%):
Record an average of 5-7 account calls per day via GoSpotCheck.
Record 40 working hours per week via GoSpotCheck.
Attend and actively participate in weekly team calls.
Submit a monthly report to key brand stakeholders.
Execute a quarterly review with key program stakeholders.
Ensure proper budget management via expense report submission bi-weekly.
Minimum Requirements:
Either CPG or Beverage experience required.
Beverage industry experience preferred.
Strong customer service skills.
Strong brand marketing and negotiation skills.
Adept at networking, selling, and interacting with diverse groups of people.
Excellent communication and presentation/public speaking skills.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all members of extended sales and brand teams.
Ability to be a passionate and enthusiastic brand ambassador for the brand.
Has strong Business Acumen, including Microsoft Office, Google Suite Professional communication, and Presentation development.
Understands how to get things done by leveraging opportunities against multiple resources.
Results-driven and customer-focused mentality with a collaborative attitude.
Willingness to work unconventional hours to meet outlet/bottler needs (early mornings and weekends).
Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to drive/travel through the designated market area.
Ability to travel out of state.
Must be fluent in Spanish Essential Physical Functions:
Communicates effectively both in-person and over the phone, email, and in presentations.
Observes associate, customer/member, or supplier behavior.
Enters and locates information on computer.
Creates documents, reports, event recaps for tracking progress and success.
Ability to lift weight more than 40 lbs.
Ability to carry weight more than 40 lbs.
Ability to sit/stand for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to pick up and transport POS, merchandising equipment, and product.
Financials:
Annual Salary - $55,000 - 60,000 Bonus - 5% Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$55,000.
00 - $60,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay
Experience:
Beverage sales:
1 year (Preferred) Language:
English and Spanish (Preferred) License/Certification:
Driver's License and reliable Transportation (Required) Work Location:
On the road.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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