Account Manager - Grocery Retail Merchandising
Burgess Strategic Advisors (Dirty Hands) · Rochester, NY · 1 mo ago
Marketing$21.68–$27/hrInternship
Pay
Target hiring range: $21.68 – $27.00 per hour, with eligibility for a quarterly bonus. The full wage range is $21.68 – $33.44 per hour. Merit‑based wage increases are available.
Schedule
Part‑time position, approximately 15–20 hours per week, working 3–4 days per week, Monday through Friday (flexible days). Shifts start between 5 am and 8 am.
Location
Ideal candidate residence: East Rochester, NY area.
Responsibilities
- Represent a portfolio of up to 50 organic/natural food and beverage brands (e.g., Olipop, Chocolove, TruFru).
- Build and maintain a consistent route of weekly store visits to conventional retailers (e.g., Wegman's) and Whole Foods Market locations in Rochester, Penfield, Fairport, Webster, and East Rochester.
- Develop relationships with retail leaders to promote brands during weekly visits.
- Communicate with retail partners via email, call, text, or in‑person.
- Report brand updates in real time using the Go Spot Check application.
- Ensure products are merchandised to brand standards, including shelf facing, tag compliance, and signage.
- Perform basic shelf maintenance such as facing/fronting.
- Travel between multiple retail locations daily.
Benefits
- Competitive pay with eligibility for yearly merit‑based wage increases.
- 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.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Company‑owned devices for work tasks.
- Engaging company culture with growth opportunities.
Physical Requirements
- Walking and standing for up to 8 hours.
- Frequent bending, squatting, reaching, twisting, pushing, and pulling.
- Frequent lifting up to 25 lb; occasional lifting of 40–50 lb.
- Ability to work in cold environments (refrigerated/freezer sections).
- Ability to drive or otherwise travel between multiple retail locations daily.