Account Manager - Grocery Retail Merchandising

About the role

We partner with brands in the natural/organic food and beverage industry to optimize their retail presence.

Responsibilities

• Represent a portfolio of up to 50 brands in the Organic/Natural Food and Beverage industry, such as: Olipop, Chocolove and TruFru.
• Work 26 - 28 hours per week, 4-5 days a week, working Monday through Friday starting between 5am-8am (days are flexible).
• Build and maintain a consistent route of weekly store visits to Whole Foods Market retailers in South Weymouth, Dedham, Wellesley, Hingham, and Framingham. Locations are subject to change based on the needs of the business.
• 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 proper communication strategies with retail partners via email, call, text, or in-person conversations.
  • Report in real-time on brand updates via an application called Go Spot Check.
  • Ensure that products are merchandised to the brands standards.
  • Perform basic shelf maintenance: facing/fronting, tag compliance, and proper signage.

Requirements

• This is a part-time position with a target hiring range of $19.71 - $25.00 per hour with eligibility for a quarterly bonus. Starting wage is based on a variety of factors including but not limited to geographic location and experience.
• Our ideal location for a candidate to reside is in the Dedham, MA area.

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 25lbs and occasional lifting between 40 – 50lbs.
• 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.

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.
• An exceptional company culture with opportunities for engagement and growth.