Retail Sales Lead

As a Retail Sales Lead for our Hanover Park, IL territory, you will drive our future with confidence by uncovering incremental selling opportunities. This is a great development opportunity to further your career growth. Joining a high performing inclusive team, we are here to set you up for success. With an owner’s mindset, you will collaborate with our account teams and retail partners while growing your territory by selling-in our delicious brands.

We are looking to you to take a fact-based data driven approach to growing your business. Working in a warehouse delivery model, you will strive to become the partner of choice. You’re here to help us bring the best to families - all while building your expertise and network. Help us to chart the direction for sales transformation work!

The ideal candidate will reside within 45 miles of the center of this territory of Hanover Park, IL.

PROGRAM DETAILS:

• This is a salaried position with quarterly bonus opportunity and Gr-r-reat benefits to include medical insurance, 401k, paid PTO and Holidays.
• Fleet Program Information:
  You will be eligible for one of our Fleet Program options. Choose your own option!
  • Company Car Program provides a Ford Escape along with insurance and a gas card
  • Auto Vehicle Reimbursement allows you to choose what you drive and be reimbursed for business use of your own vehicle.
• Mobile Program Information:
  You will receive a $65 monthly stipend for cell phone usage

Kellogg is progressing toward unleashing our full potential by the end of 2023. After this portfolio transformation journey is complete,
this role will support Kellanova
, a leading company in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, plant-based foods, and North America frozen breakfast. Learn more about our bold next steps at

HERE'S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Selling, negotiating, and executing business plans – This position will partner with key decision makers in store accounts. Leveraging business intelligence data, you will create a selling story to drive the business for your customers and Kellogg.
• Drive Results – You will be responsible for delivering on key metrics such as POS (Point of Sale) budget, call coverage, and maintaining “perfect shelf” strategy … just to name a few.
• Patience + Persistence = Profit – It’s time to put your can-do attitude and diverse experience to the test. You’ll be a champion for Kellogg by implementing creative ideas and innovative solutions to overcome roadblocks, selling within the grocery landscape.
• Excel, PowerPoint, Analytics…Oh My – Showcase your knowledge working with these applications to create a compelling sales story at every store.
• Nimble Learning – We will invest in you. Owning your career by completing ongoing developmental training throughout the year.

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

• High school diploma or equivalent, fundamental technology skills such as Microsoft Office applications
• Access to an approved
  * personal smartphone with Android or IOS operating system connected to a cellular network while working
• Learning agility, robust problem solving, influencing and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated use of excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Work requires long periods of walking, standing, bending, or carrying moderately heavy items (20-25 pounds) with or without reasonable accommodations. An extended work schedule could be asked which may include some night, weekend and early morning hours.

WHAT’S NEXT

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter – not a bot. This means it could take us a little while to get back with you so watch your inbox for updates. In the meantime, visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and how to best prepare for a Kellogg interview.

Kellogg Company is a multibillion-dollar company with over 30 thousand employees all over the globe. We are proud to make delicious foods that people love – foods that you grew up with like Frosted Flakes, Cheez It, Eggo, Pop-Tarts, Crunchy Nut, Pringles, as well as innovative foods such as Morning Star Farms, RX bar, and Noodles. Our KVa…