Retail Activation Specialist - Leading Beverage Brand - Nassau County (LI), NY

About the role

As the Retail Activation Specialist (RAS), you will be responsible for maintaining beverage merchandising products in retail stores within your designated territory. This includes lifting/carrying cases, building displays, product placement, and maintaining a clean and organized product space. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure our brands are well-represented and that our promotional activities drive consumer engagement and sales growth. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a combination of strategic planning, physical execution, and customer interaction.

Responsibilities

• Sell and merchandise incremental cases on displays to grow retail floor space.
• Execute new displays to gain market share and brand availability in outlets.
• Gain new facings for assigned brands to grow market share and case volume.
• Execute POS to increase brand visibility and impressions in accounts.
• Close out of stocks for brand(s) in accounts via incremental salesfloor displays.
• Visit accounts to merchandise cases and grow distribution via incremental displays.
• Obtain “high-traffic” display opportunities and maintain brand merchandising standards throughout account(s).
• Review territory coverage plan with FSM weekly based on commercial opportunity; ensuring routes cover accounts where the initiatives mentioned above are attainable.
• Record a minimum of 35 account calls per week via Repsly.
• Record 40 working hours per week via Repsly.
• Attend and actively participate in weekly team calls.
• Review weekly and monthly KPI progress with the Field Sales Manager.
• Ensure proper budget management via expense report submissions bi-weekly.

Requirements

• Must have a valid Driver’s License and vehicle to travel on a daily basis within the designated territory.
• Ability to work flexible hours (40 hrs per week) to meet outlet/bottler needs (possible early mornings and weekends).
• Ability to lift/carry cases in excess of 40 lbs and build displays on your own on a regular basis.
• Ability to pick up and transport POS, merchandising equipment, and products.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Results-driven and customer-focused mentality with a collaborative attitude.
• Passionate and enthusiastic brand ambassador.
• Adept at networking, selling, and interacting with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all members of extended sales and brand teams.
• Ability to get things done by leveraging opportunities against multiple resources.
• Ability to travel out of state may be required.

Pay

Salary: $60,000 - $64,000 annually

Bonus Opportunity: 10% annually

Auto Allowance: $600 monthly

Communication Allowance: $150 monthly

Wellness Benefit: $50 monthly

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to support you and your family.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off: Generous flexibility to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
• Paid Holidays: Company-observed holidays to ensure time to recharge and disconnect.
• Company-issued computer (if applicable) and tools to set you up for success from day one.
• Clear paths for professional development, skill-building, and internal mobility.
• Collaborate with high-performing, creative teams in a fast-paced, supportive culture.
• Referral Bonus Program: Earn rewards for bringing great talent into the organization.