Outside Sales Representative

Acosta Group - Omaha, NE

Full-time - Entry Level

Omaha, NE

About the position

The Outside Sales Representative for Tyson is primarily responsible for engaging with key decision-makers at retail grocery stores to promote and sell our products. This role involves presenting new items for authorization, selling promotional activities, and assisting with merchandising efforts. The representative will follow monthly priorities set by business managers for each client and support various store events, including anniversary sales, demos, new store openings, and remodel expansions. The position requires a strong commitment to the values of Acosta, including being people-minded, demonstrating integrity, being results-oriented, fostering trust, promoting teamwork, encouraging innovation, and maintaining balance in work and life. In this role, the representative will visit assigned stores monthly, present new items to clients, secure orders, and promote off-shelf displays. They will also review the distribution of existing items to ensure they are adequately stocked and assist with any merchandising needs. The representative will maintain current knowledge of products, build rapport with regional managers, and keep all stakeholders informed about store issues, competitive activities, and market trends. Responsibilities also include maintaining full distribution and display of products, rotating stock, cleaning displays, and performing miscellaneous duties such as pallet jack operation and material handling. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in grocery retail or consumer packaged goods (CPG) and be able to lift up to 30 pounds. They must possess a valid driver's license and be willing to work in cold conditions, such as refrigerated and freezer sections of retail stores. Effective communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to marketing trends are essential for success in this position.

Responsibilities

• Visit the assigned stores for Tyson in the territory monthly.
• Present new items for our clients - Tyson and secure orders for same.
• Present promotional activity to store buyers and secure orders and if possible off shelf displays.
• Review distribution on existing items to ensure they are being carried.
• Assist in any merchandising needed for our products.
• Support the store on all special projects such as demos, trade events, remodels, new store openings, etc.
• Maintain current knowledge of products we sell and new items.
• Maintain a rapport with regional managers of our clients.
• Keep all informed of issues with stores, competitive activity, trends etc.
• Maintain full distribution and display of products in assigned accounts.
• Rotate stock, clean and stock displays and tag/sign as appropriate.
• Perform duties such as checking date codes, ensuring adherence to approved plan-o-gram.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned including but not limited to: Pallet Jack Operation; heavy load hoisting, material packaging, pallet disassembly and assembly, material handling, supplier audits, product expertise, and brand image alignment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Two years prior grocery retail or CPG experience required.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive a car for extended periods of time.
• Must be willing and able to work in extremely cold conditions (i.e. refrigerated and freezer sections of retail stores).
• Ability to learn and understand safety standards.
• Ability to keep up with marketing trends and use that when upselling.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with others and be a team player.
• Must be able to speak and hear.
• Must be able to walk, stoop, kneel, reach, pull, grasp and stand on a daily basis.
• Must have good vision, dexterous use of both hands and be able to operate a tablet, email, Zoom, and Excel.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• 401k program
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program