Sales Field Representative in Cincinnati OH area

Job Description

Yakult USA, the world's leading probiotic drink manufacturer, is hiring a Sales Field Representative who can cover the Cincinnati, OH area and surrounding regions. Field Sales / Account Manager experience with grocery chain stores is a must.

Location: Cincinnati, OH area (Primarily work from home, serving as a central point of contact for assigned areas)

Employment Type: Direct Hire with comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K, etc.)

Salary: $25.50 - $27.50/hr

Perks: Mileage reimbursement

Schedule: Mon, Thurs & Fri: 7:00am - 4:00pm;
Sat & Sun: 8:00am - 5:00pm (Tues & Wed off)

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (weekends, potential overtime, and weekly schedule changes).
• Field Sales / Account Manager experience to grocery chain stores is a must.
• Food/beverage industry or consumer goods experience is preferred.
• Ability to drive between sites under various conditions.
• Valid Driver's License, reliable transportation, and valid Auto Insurance.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs without restrictions.
• Computer literacy (Internet, Windows, MS Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and writing skills.
• Self-starter capable of working with little supervision.
• Team player with initiative.
• Willingness to travel.

• Develop relationships with retailers and educate store personnel and consumers.
• Visit grocery stores to meet with managers and product demonstration personnel.
• Travel to other areas or states for support as needed.
• Utilize sales tools to negotiate additional exposure and build brand awareness.
• Complete daily administrative tasks.
• Conduct field surveys and submit data within deadlines.
• Train and educate product demonstration personnel.
• Maintain a regular, frequent schedule of visits to retailers.
• Rotate/restock shelves, remove expired products, and request optimal product placement.
• Utilize promotional materials and monitor retail integrity.
• Provide daily communication and photo records of store visits.
• Support the manager in planning and executing sales efforts, including demos.
• Execute in-store demonstrations and participate in sampling events as needed.
• Negotiate cooler placement and additional locations at the store level.