Job Summary

Location

Job location not provided

Industries

Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing

Education

Food and Beverage Production

Job Type

Full Time

Employee

Years of Experience

2+ to 5 Years

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

Career Level

Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)

Salary

45,000.00 - 55,000.00 USD /year

Major Responsibilities:

• Manage and provide direction to all assigned product specialist personnel in support of the company’s in-store retail selling goals and objectives.
• Oversee and manage appropriate scheduling coverage of retail accounts to insure proper execution of demonstration plans by region.
• Analyze the needs and develop plans for the utilization of product specialists’ time and efforts in accomplishing specific company and region goals and standards.
• Recruit, interview and select new product specialists in accordance with company recruiting and selection guidelines and policies.
• Provide training, development (using a coaching method) and direction while measuring results of product specialists using Performance Management principles and practices.
• Maintain records needed to manage the operation of the region and insure accurate and timely reporting of retail demonstration results and merchandising activities and conditions, as well as report progress, conditions and needs to Region Demonstration Director

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of directly related work experience.

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years field sales or in-store team sales experience within food, convenience, mass merchandise or specialty retailer channels of trade. Prior people management experience is a plus. The position does require travel overnight and extensive weekend work. Please don't apply if you are unable to work a regular weekly schedule of Thursday - Monday.

Skill Set:

Strong planning and organization, leadership, and teamwork skills. Proficient computer skills are required. Previous coaching experience a plus.