Retail Sales Lead

About this role

As a Retail Sales Lead for our Roanoke, VA territory, you will collaborate with retail partners and our account teams while growing your territory by selling our brands. This is a field job in which you will be onsite in retail stores within your territory.

Become a brand champion for WK Kellogg Co! It's an exciting opportunity to grow your career while being part of a team that values excellence and innovation.

• The successful candidate will reside within forty-five miles of the center of Roanoke, VA. This is a full-time, remote position where you will spend most of your time driving to and spending time with your clients.
• This is a salaried position with quarterly bonus opportunity.
• You will receive a monthly stipend for cell phone usage.
• Fleet Program option of your choice:
  Company Car provided along with insurance and a gas card, or Auto Vehicle Reimbursement that allows you to choose what you drive and be reimbursed for business use of your own vehicle.

• Selling, negotiating, and executing business plans—partnering with key decision makers in store accounts, leveraging business intelligence data, and creating a selling story to drive the business for the customers and WK Kellogg Co.
• Drive results—delivering on key metrics such as POS (Point of Sale), budget, call coverage, and maintaining a perfect shelf strategy.
• Building relationships—establishing a rapport with retail partners and implementing creative ideas and innovative solutions to overcome roadblocks and selling within the grocery landscape.

• Previous experience or desire to launch a career in retail sales.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Valid driver's license.
• No more than two moving violations within the past 36 months.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with a high degree of self‑discipline, initiative, and drive.
• Customer‑centric approach to problem solving, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret market data.
• Exceptionally organized and efficient, with strong time‑management skills and the ability to work independently.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to utilize various software applications (e.g., Power BI) and other sales platforms.
• Natural curiosity and a strong desire to learn.

Salary Range: $50,560.00 – $66,360.00. Salary pay ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, the successful candidate's starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job‑related skills, experience, certifications, qualifications, relevant education or training, and local market conditions.

• Incentive Plan bonus eligibility.
• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Savings and Investment Plan with Company match and contribution.
• Paid Time Off (includes sick time).
• 11 Paid Holidays.
• Life Insurance, AD and D Insurance and STD/LTD.
• Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance for eligible employees.
• Employee recognition program.

WK Kellogg Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For US applicants requiring additional work authorization documentation, the employer will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I‑9. For additional information, please follow this link ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).