Retail Activation Specialist - Tea Portfolio
Smithtown, NY Smithtown, NY Full-time Contract Full-time Contract $55,000 - $60,000 a year $55,000 - $60,000 a year 4 days ago 4 days ago 4 days ago 9 month contract Job
Summary:
The Retail Activation Specialist (RAS) position is responsible for maintaining Gold Peak and Peace Tea's availability and merchandising products according to Coca-Cola standards within his or her designated territories.
This includes cold box, ambient product placement, building displays, updating POS, and maintaining clean and organized product space.
The RAS is dedicated to meeting customer service expectations through daily communication, problem-solving, and appropriate follow-up with all designated program stakeholders.
Additionally, the RAS is responsible for maintaining professional relationships with store(s) stakeholders, RAS colleagues, Coca-Cola and Greenhouse Management, along with bottler stakeholders in addition to consumers at the store level.
As the face of Greenhouse, the RAS will frequently communicate with the Field Sales Manager (FSM) and the National Program Director(NPD) to ensure alignment of program opportunities and objectives while ensuring program imperatives are being achieved and excelled.
Primary Responsibilities/Activities:
Local & Key Account Management (80%):
Secure New Points of Distribution (PODs) within key accounts Open New Accounts - 90 days unsold Gain new and increase existing brand facings, securing superior representation versus the competitive set:
o Cold-box placements o Out of Department placements Obtain high-traffic display opportunities and maintain brand merchandising standards throughout account(s) Review territory coverage plan with FSM weekly based on commercial opportunity; ensuring routes cover accounts where the initiatives mentioned above are attainable Communication & Reporting (20%):
Record minimum of 40 account calls per week via Repsly Record 40 working hours per week via Repsly Attend and actively participate in weekly team calls Submit a monthly report to key brand stakeholders Execute a quarterly review with key program stakeholders Ensure proper budget management via expense report submission bi-weekly Minimum Requirements:
CPG experience preferred Beverage industry experience preferred Strong customer service skills Strong brand marketing and negotiation skills Adept at networking, selling, and interacting with diverse groups of people Excellent communication and presentation/public speaking skills Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all members of extended sales and brand teams Ability to be a passionate and enthusiastic brand ambassador for the Tea Portfolio Has strong Business Acumen, including Microsoft Office, Google Suite Professional communication, and Presentation development Understands how to get things done by leveraging opportunities against multiple resources Results-driven and customer-focused mentality with a collaborative attitude Willingness to work unconventional hours to meet outlet/bottler needs (early mornings and weekends) Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to drive/travel through the designated market area Ability to travel out of state Essential Physical Functions:
Communicates effectively both in-person and over the phone, email, and in presentations Observes associate, customer/member, or supplier behavior Enters and locates information on computer Creates documents, reports, event recaps for tracking progress and success Ability to lift weight in excess of 40 lbs.
Ability to carry weight in excess of 40 lbs.
Ability to sit/stand for prolonged periods of time Ability to pick up and transport POS, merchandising equipment, and product Position Financials (Annual):
Base Salary:
$55,000 - $60,000 Auto Allowance:
$550/Month Communication Allowance:
$150/month Wellness Reimbursement:
$50/Monthly
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision Job Types:
Full-time, Contract Pay:
$55,000.
00 - $60,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay
Experience:
Beverage Sales:
1 year (Preferred) License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required) Work Location:
On the road.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Summary:
The Retail Activation Specialist (RAS) position is responsible for maintaining Gold Peak and Peace Tea's availability and merchandising products according to Coca-Cola standards within his or her designated territories.
This includes cold box, ambient product placement, building displays, updating POS, and maintaining clean and organized product space.
The RAS is dedicated to meeting customer service expectations through daily communication, problem-solving, and appropriate follow-up with all designated program stakeholders.
Additionally, the RAS is responsible for maintaining professional relationships with store(s) stakeholders, RAS colleagues, Coca-Cola and Greenhouse Management, along with bottler stakeholders in addition to consumers at the store level.
As the face of Greenhouse, the RAS will frequently communicate with the Field Sales Manager (FSM) and the National Program Director(NPD) to ensure alignment of program opportunities and objectives while ensuring program imperatives are being achieved and excelled.
Primary Responsibilities/Activities:
Local & Key Account Management (80%):
Secure New Points of Distribution (PODs) within key accounts Open New Accounts - 90 days unsold Gain new and increase existing brand facings, securing superior representation versus the competitive set:
o Cold-box placements o Out of Department placements Obtain high-traffic display opportunities and maintain brand merchandising standards throughout account(s) Review territory coverage plan with FSM weekly based on commercial opportunity; ensuring routes cover accounts where the initiatives mentioned above are attainable Communication & Reporting (20%):
Record minimum of 40 account calls per week via Repsly Record 40 working hours per week via Repsly Attend and actively participate in weekly team calls Submit a monthly report to key brand stakeholders Execute a quarterly review with key program stakeholders Ensure proper budget management via expense report submission bi-weekly Minimum Requirements:
CPG experience preferred Beverage industry experience preferred Strong customer service skills Strong brand marketing and negotiation skills Adept at networking, selling, and interacting with diverse groups of people Excellent communication and presentation/public speaking skills Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all members of extended sales and brand teams Ability to be a passionate and enthusiastic brand ambassador for the Tea Portfolio Has strong Business Acumen, including Microsoft Office, Google Suite Professional communication, and Presentation development Understands how to get things done by leveraging opportunities against multiple resources Results-driven and customer-focused mentality with a collaborative attitude Willingness to work unconventional hours to meet outlet/bottler needs (early mornings and weekends) Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to drive/travel through the designated market area Ability to travel out of state Essential Physical Functions:
Communicates effectively both in-person and over the phone, email, and in presentations Observes associate, customer/member, or supplier behavior Enters and locates information on computer Creates documents, reports, event recaps for tracking progress and success Ability to lift weight in excess of 40 lbs.
Ability to carry weight in excess of 40 lbs.
Ability to sit/stand for prolonged periods of time Ability to pick up and transport POS, merchandising equipment, and product Position Financials (Annual):
Base Salary:
$55,000 - $60,000 Auto Allowance:
$550/Month Communication Allowance:
$150/month Wellness Reimbursement:
$50/Monthly
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision Job Types:
Full-time, Contract Pay:
$55,000.
00 - $60,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay
Experience:
Beverage Sales:
1 year (Preferred) License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required) Work Location:
On the road.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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