Account Manager - Grocery Retail Merchandising
Burgess Strategic Advisors (Dirty Hands) · Bergen, NY · Today
Marketing$19.71–$25/hrInternship
About the role
This is a part-time position with a target hiring range of $19.71–$25.00 per hour and eligibility for a quarterly bonus. Starting wage is based on factors including geographic location and experience. Our ideal location for a candidate to reside is in the Bergen, NY area.
Responsibilities
- Represent a portfolio of up to 50 brands in the Organic/Natural Food and Beverage industry, such as Olipop, Chocolove and TruFru.
- Work approximately 24 hours per week, 3–4 days per week, Monday through Friday (days are flexible), starting between 5 am and 8 am.
- Build and maintain a consistent route of weekly store visits servicing Whole Foods Market retailers in Edgewater, Closter, Woodcliff Lake, White Plains, and Chappaqua; locations are subject to change based on business needs.
- Grow brands in your portfolio and maintain the highest level of retail standards:
- Build relationships with retail leaders to promote brands during weekly visits.
- Maintain communication strategies with retail partners via email, call, text, or in-person conversations.
- Report in real-time on brand updates via the Go Spot Check application.
- Ensure products are merchandised to brand standards.
- Perform basic shelf maintenance: facing/fronting, tag compliance, and proper signage.
Benefits
- Competitive pay with eligibility for yearly merit-based wage increases.
- Eligibility for quarterly bonus target of 10%.
- Paid time off, 9 paid holidays and one additional floating holiday.
- FREE First Stop Health: virtual care and mental health coverage.
- Mileage reimbursement plan.
- 401k plan with a company match.
- Use of company-owned devices to complete assigned tasks.
- Exceptional company culture with opportunities for engagement and growth.
Physical Requirements
- Capable of meeting the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including but not limited to walking and standing for up to 8 hours; frequent bending, squatting, reaching, twisting, pushing, and pulling; frequent lifting up to 25 lbs and occasional lifting between 40–50 lbs.
- Ability to work in cold environments, such as refrigerated and freezer sections of retail stores, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to drive or otherwise travel between multiple retail locations on a daily basis.
The full wage range for this position is $21.68–$33.44 per hour.