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Sales Activation Manager – Barebells, NOCCO

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Jobtailor
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-16
Job specializations:
  • Sales
    Retail Sales, Outside / Field Sales, Food Sales, Business Development
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55000 - 90000 USD Yearly USD 55000.00 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Represent Vitamin Well Group in and around metropolitan cities across the US, focusing on National, Regional, and Independent accounts
  • Work with the National Field Sales Manager to prioritize high-impact customers
  • Collaborate with distribution partners and third-party sales resources to drive regional growth
  • Open new accounts and gain additional points of distribution
  • Conduct weekly visits to high-volume accounts and identify growth opportunities
  • Drive sales execution through expanded SKU distribution, shelf space, displays, cooler placements, and promotions
  • Manage relationships with retailers, brokers, and third-party merchandising partners
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities within the independent channel
  • Support chain retailers with new item launches and retail programs
  • Assist with merchandising, stocking, and display execution, including lifting product cases
  • Provide accurate reporting through retail execution and field management tools such as Repsly
  • Support regional sales initiatives and participate in weekly sales reviews and planning calls
  • Partner with field marketing teams to execute programs that increase market share and sales performance
  • Build relationships with key store contacts to secure incremental display and promotional opportunities
  • Service an assigned territory of approximately 10-20 stops per day
  • Plan and prioritize weekly account visits
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and implement sales-growth plans
Requirements
  • 2-3+ years of consumer goods sales experience, preferably in beverage, distributor sales, or related industries
  • Experience in Conventional, Natural, Convenience, and Independent retail channels strongly preferred
  • Strong business acumen with an entrepreneurial mindset
  • Comfortable with daily face-to-face customer interactions
  • Proficient with CRM platforms and field sales reporting tools
  • Excellent communication, relationship-building, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Passion for understanding consumer behavior and identifying growth opportunities
  • Must reside within the assigned territory
  • Ability to regularly lift up to 40 lbs and build large product displays
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Teams preferred
  • Ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable recommendations
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean driving record
  • Travel required up to 95%, including occasional support for other markets, retailers, and trade shows
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, overnight shifts, and other non-standard hours as business needs require
  • CV required as part of the application
Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong sales execution capabilities in consumer goods, particularly within beverage and retail channels, while effectively managing relationships with key stakeholders and utilizing CRM platforms for reporting and analysis.

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