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. The ideal location for a candidate to reside is in the Washington, DC / Arlington, VA 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 40 hours per week, making 10 store visits per week, Monday through Friday starting between 5am‑8am.
• Build and maintain a consistent route of weekly store visits in Whole Foods Market retailers in Arlington, VA, Florida Ave, Foggy Bottom, H Street, P Street, Pentagon City, and South Capitol Hill (locations subject to change based on business needs).
• Grow brands in your portfolio and maintain the highest level of retail standards by:
  • Building relationships with retail leaders to promote brands during weekly visits.
  • Maintaining proper communication strategies with retail partners via email, call, text, or in‑person conversations.
  • Reporting in real‑time on brand updates via the Go Spot Check application.
  • Ensuring products are merchandised to brand standards.
  • Performing basic shelf maintenance: facing/fronting, tag compliance, and proper signage.

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.

Benefits