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Field Sales Specialist
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Chobani
This role offers a competitive base pay range of
$49,000.00/yr - $74,000.00/yr . Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Responsibilities
Spend 4-5 days a week (80% - 100% of your time) in the market as the face of the La Colombe Brand, interacting with customers, consumers and our distributor partners to grow the brand
Execute and close sales calls to achieve target sales goals by influencing and partnering with DSS’s (District Sales Supervisors) and AM’s (Account Managers) at your local distribution branch
Work closely with Account management and merchandising teams to influence orders and coordinate in-store execution, holding your distributor partners accountable to the in-store milestones
Manage the timely execution of all sales programs and initiatives to ensure maximum sales and profitability for La Colombe and the retailer
Sell-up promotional programs for incremental space and ensure customer compliance to trade calendars agreed to at the corporate buying desk
Identify and capitalize on opportunities to increase sales, space and productivity in an account while maintaining satisfactory customer service
Maintain appropriate product inventory levels as a way of limiting out of stocks and proper merchandising behaviors by building relationships with your local bottling counterparts
Represent the store-level customer point of view internally with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services; be the voice of the customer
Transport, replace and maintain point of sale advertising as appropriate for accounts
Pack out & merchandise La Colombe product needed to help support display & out of stock activity
Support the brand with in-store demos, sampling and in market sampling support
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 0-2 years of experience or a combination of education and 5+ years of consumer products industry experience
Strong selling skill set and ability to influence store/ownership personnel through fact-based data selling
Self-motivated and ability to work independently within a large market and multitask across a large number of stores and to interact with adjacent stakeholders (bottler partners) to build relationships and scale in market through productive collaboration and constant communication
Effective time-management & scheduling skills, with the ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to effectively articulate field insights to management
Entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm for food & beverage industry
Excellent written and verbal communications skills; able to effectively communicate cross-functionally and through all levels of management
Periodic lifting, bending, reaching and kneeling
Must have a personal vehicle and excellent driving record for use during work hours
20% travel outside of home territory required
About Chobani Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first food and wellness company, dedicated to making high-quality, nutritious food accessible to more people. Chobani manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America’s No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives.
Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. All employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment.
Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.
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Field Sales Specialist
role at
Chobani
This role offers a competitive base pay range of
$49,000.00/yr - $74,000.00/yr . Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Responsibilities
Spend 4-5 days a week (80% - 100% of your time) in the market as the face of the La Colombe Brand, interacting with customers, consumers and our distributor partners to grow the brand
Execute and close sales calls to achieve target sales goals by influencing and partnering with DSS’s (District Sales Supervisors) and AM’s (Account Managers) at your local distribution branch
Work closely with Account management and merchandising teams to influence orders and coordinate in-store execution, holding your distributor partners accountable to the in-store milestones
Manage the timely execution of all sales programs and initiatives to ensure maximum sales and profitability for La Colombe and the retailer
Sell-up promotional programs for incremental space and ensure customer compliance to trade calendars agreed to at the corporate buying desk
Identify and capitalize on opportunities to increase sales, space and productivity in an account while maintaining satisfactory customer service
Maintain appropriate product inventory levels as a way of limiting out of stocks and proper merchandising behaviors by building relationships with your local bottling counterparts
Represent the store-level customer point of view internally with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services; be the voice of the customer
Transport, replace and maintain point of sale advertising as appropriate for accounts
Pack out & merchandise La Colombe product needed to help support display & out of stock activity
Support the brand with in-store demos, sampling and in market sampling support
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 0-2 years of experience or a combination of education and 5+ years of consumer products industry experience
Strong selling skill set and ability to influence store/ownership personnel through fact-based data selling
Self-motivated and ability to work independently within a large market and multitask across a large number of stores and to interact with adjacent stakeholders (bottler partners) to build relationships and scale in market through productive collaboration and constant communication
Effective time-management & scheduling skills, with the ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to effectively articulate field insights to management
Entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm for food & beverage industry
Excellent written and verbal communications skills; able to effectively communicate cross-functionally and through all levels of management
Periodic lifting, bending, reaching and kneeling
Must have a personal vehicle and excellent driving record for use during work hours
20% travel outside of home territory required
About Chobani Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first food and wellness company, dedicated to making high-quality, nutritious food accessible to more people. Chobani manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America’s No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives.
Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. All employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment.
Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.
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