Retail Sales Specialist

Overview of the Role

• The Retail Sales Specialist will properly manage their assigned territory by completing store visits, surveys, and tasks for Ferrara Candy Company, taking pictures and completing reporting requirements with the provided technology. This position will require merchandising, and the ability to repeatedly bend and lift up to 50 pounds.
• You will be responsible for selling, merchandising, and gaining/maintaining distribution for Ferrara Candy Company.
• Ensure our clients' products are well stocked and order if product is not in stock or low.
• This position requires consistent use of mobile apps for reporting, photo uploads, task completion, and communication.
• This position requires you to switch between tasks such as stocking, reporting, and communicating with store teams throughout the day.
• You must be able to lift, bend/stoop for extended periods of time.
• This is a position where you work independently, follow directions, and have excellent communication skills.
• Gain and maintain product distribution by establishing strong relationships with store teams.
• Retail work will entail (but not limited to) ordering products and placing them on shelves from new orders.
• Conduct audits in area grocery stores.
• Travel to and between store locations within the designated territory.
• Verify that our clients' products are accurately represented on store shelves.
• Maintain a safe working environment while working in the stores.
• Maintain a professional appearance and adhere to dress code and attendance guidelines.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, and lift regularly throughout the day.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, retail environment with minimal supervision.
• Comply with any additional guidelines established by the Store Team.
• Attend client kickoff video calls and team check‑ins as required.

• Location:
  
  Chicago, IL (within a 40–60 mile radius).
• This position is full time, 37.5 hours a week.
• Compensation: $28–$30 hourly, based on experience, qualifications, and skills.

• Paid drive time
• Monthly phone stipend
• Steady and consistent scheduled working hours with available route flexibility
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Company-sponsored life insurance
• PTO and sick days
• Two paid volunteer days per year
• 401(k) with company match
• Weekly pay

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable transportation.
• Valid Driver License.
• Proof of Automobile insurance.
• Reliable phone (within 5 years old) service and internet service for daily communication.
• Ability to drive to stores in assigned territory to complete retail tasks & audits at local grocery retailers.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow directions independently.
• Previous retail, sales, or merchandising experience is a plus (but not required).

C.A. is committed to making our company more inclusive. Diversity fuels our innovation and better connects us to our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. Based on research, we know that women and other marginalized groups tend to apply to roles only when their experience perfectly matches the job description. That said, we encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of qualifications, especially if this role aligns.