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Field Sales Representative

Acosta
1 day ago
Part-time
On-site
Sacramento, California, United States
Description

The Field Sales Representative plays a key role in driving product visibility, brand presence, and sales performance across assigned retail locations on behalf of multiple-syndicated clients. This role focuses on building strong in-store relationships, assisted selling, product training, brand advocacy, merchandising activities, and identifying opportunities to optimize product performance. 



Responsibilities

Sales, Training, & Relationship Management 

  • Build and maintain effective working relationships with store management and key retail staff to support in‑store execution and sales goals. 
  • Drive increased sell‑through and market share within the designated territory through a comprehensive approach that includes direct consumer (B2C) engagement, assisted selling, associate training, and influencing store personnel. 
  • Engage directly with consumers in a retail environment to influence purchase decisions by confidently presenting product features, benefits, and value propositions. 
  • Act as a brand ambassador during in‑store interactions, product demonstrations, and promotional activities to increase consumer awareness, advocacy, and loyalty. 
  • Communicate program objectives and product knowledge to retail partners and reinforce consumer‑facing messaging that aligns with brand and promotional strategies. 
  • Identify consumer needs through active listening and recommend appropriate products to maximize sales outcomes and conversion. 
  • Identify upselling opportunities, incremental merchandising activities, and additional display placement to enhance product visibility and performance. 

In‑Store Execution & Merchandising 

  • Ensure product availability, accurate pricing, and full shelf presence for assigned client brands. 
  • Execute merchandising standards including planogram compliance, stock rotation, and promotional display setup. 
  • Proactively identify on‑shelf issues and take corrective action (e.g., replenishment, facing, placement adjustments). 

Data Collection & Reporting 

  • Capture in-store observations, photos, inventory counts, and competitive insights using designated reporting tools. 
  • Submit accurate and timely activity reports to support client analytics and program performance tracking. 
  • Share feedback from retailers that may influence product strategy, promotional planning, or operational improvements. 

Program Coordination 

  • Represent multiple clients within a syndicated program while maintaining neutrality and professionalism. 
  • Prioritize workflow across brands based on program expectations, visit frequency, and client requirements. 
  • Participate in virtual or in‑person training sessions to stay current on product knowledge and execution standards. 


Qualifications
  • 1–3 years of experience in retail sales, field sales, consumer marketing, brand advocacy, or a related customer‑facing role. 
  • Demonstrated experience engaging directly with consumers and influencing purchasing decisions in a retail or in‑person sales environment. 
  • Strong understanding of sales fundamentals, customer engagement techniques, and promotional execution. 
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship‑building skills. 
  • Ability to work independently, manage schedules, and prioritize tasks across multiple client mandates. 
  • Comfortable using mobile applications for reporting, photo capture, and time management. 
  • Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation (if applicable to program structure). 
  • Willingness to complete company‑provided sales and product certification programs as required. 
  • Commitment to ongoing learning and skill development through structured sales training and certification opportunities provided by the company. 

Key Competencies 

  • Customer Focus – Builds strong relationships and provides value to retail partners. 
  • Execution Excellence – Delivers high‑quality in-store work consistently and efficiently. 
  • Adaptability – Moves fluidly between brands and adjusts to changing program requirements. 
  • Organizational Skills – Manages workload across multiple clients with accuracy and timeliness. 
  • Problem Solving – Quickly identifies issues and proposes practical solutions. 

Working Conditions 

  • Field-based role with travel between retail locations. 
  • May require occasional lifting, shelf adjustments, or display installation. 
  • Flexible scheduling aligned with store hours and program requirements.