Market Development Representative - National Key Accounts - Convenience Channel - Panama City/Destin
Sazerac Company · Panama City, FL · 3 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
Job Description/Responsibilities
- Execute merchandising and display programs in high-volume, national off-premise accounts.
- Ensure planogram compliance, maintain shelf standards, and troubleshoot inventory challenges.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with retailer contacts to ensure continued brand visibility and incremental display space.
- Work closely with distributor representatives to drive execution of national key programs and promotions.
- Conduct regular store visits (average 7 per day), ensuring promotional and merchandising execution aligns with company goals.
- Identify opportunities to upsell and increase product penetration in each location.
- Address inventory issues, stockouts, and retailer concerns in a timely manner.
- Provide insights and feedback to the sales and marketing teams on competitive activity, product performance, and customer trends.
- Ensure execution of special displays, secondary placements, and seasonal promotions.
- Manage a unique daily route based on key account assignments and market geography.
- Meet or exceed volume and distribution goals for assigned brands.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 1 year of relevant professional experience, or for new college graduates, a sales internship or full/part-time sales role (preferably in consumer goods)
- A valid driver's license
- Experience working with major national retailers (preferred but not required).
- Ability to work early morning hours (e.g., 6 AM - 2 PM shifts to align with retailer schedules).
- Valid driver's license and willingness to drive between multiple accounts daily.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills to maintain daily routes efficiently.
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years sales experience
- Market development and sales analysis experience
- Strong ability to self-manage and manage schedule to achieve results
- Experience building customer relationships
Culture And Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits from Day One including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Family Coverage: Options to cover family members, including domestic partners.
- 401(k) Plan: Immediate access to a matching 401(k) plan.
- Flexible Time Away: Enjoy paid time off (PTO), holidays, and parental leave.
- Mental Health and Wellness: Access to mental health care and wellness incentive programs.
- Educational Support: Benefit from tuition reimbursement and our scholarship program for dependents of Sazerac team members.
- Fun Extras: Enjoy branded apparel, fun events, and a team member bottle purchase program.
- Training and Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development.