Route Sales Representative at NEW CARROT FARMS LLC

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Oct, 26

Salary

31.38

Posted On

21 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Route Sales, Account Management, Merchandising, Lead Generation, Negotiation, Market Research, Relationship Building, Time Management, Inventory Rotation, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Field Sales

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

* This position will report to the: Manager – Regional Sales (SoCal DSD) * Travel Requirement: 90%-100% (Local travel) * Location: Southern California * FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Hourly * Employment Category: Full Time Regular * Pay Range: $26.25-$31.38 Generous Brands is dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through the power of vibrant nutrition through its leading brands, Bolthouse Farms, Health-Ade, and Evolution Fresh. Generous Brands partners with SAMBAZON to manufacture, distribute and sell SAMBAZON branded beverages. Bolthouse Farms is a pre-eminent provider of chilled juice, smoothies, shakes, and protein drinks. Health-Ade is the fastest growing kombucha brand, dedicated to creating bubbly beverages that boost gut health. Evolution Fresh is a premier cold-pressed juice brand with national availability and SAMBAZON beverages bottle the superfruit power of açaí in juice and natural energy cans. The company operates its North American business from facilities in Southern California, and the Greater Chicago Area. To learn more, please visit www.generousbrands.com [https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.generousbrands.com%2F&esheet=54302478&newsitemid=20250805863198&lan=en-US&anchor=www.generousbrands.com&index=1&md5=6a6ac761aafbcd9e0e300bf6b1fab422]. WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE   This position contributes to the success of the business by serving as the primary client or account level route sales representative who is responsible for managing the day-to-day delivery of Evolution Fresh Products and maintains frequent interaction with the client and related personnel. The successful RSR will source new sales opportunities and close sales to achieve Field Sales quotas. The successful candidate will play a key role in increasing income and revenue by managing and negotiating with clients, generating leads, qualifying prospects and managing sales of products and services. As an RSR they will also research sales competition. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR    * Act as main point person on all Evolution Fresh route sales and merchandising responsibilities within an assigned territory * Act as the Sales Liaison to a specific account or retailer determined by assigned territory * Work prospects through the entire sales cycle, including developing new leads, educating prospects, and turning interested shoppers into long term customers * Efficiently plan and execute projects within route according to company objectives * Develop and implement strategies for achieving and exceeding set sales targets * Monitor the company’s industry competitors, new products, and market conditions * Carry out survey of the industry to identify trends such as price of competing products, product demand and current merchandising * Conduct strategic field sales tactics by establishing and maintaining “win-win" business relationships with supermarket personnel including Store Associates, Department Managers, Store Managers, and Regional Specialists. This includes but is not limited to: selling in secondary product displays, expanding product facings on shelf, filling distribution gaps (ACV), and optimizing product placement * Responsible for maximizing sales and customer service through effective planning, relationship building, and in-store servicing * Responsible for finding creative solutions to expand shelf space, placement of POS (signage) materials, installing glide racks, resetting displays (potentially adjusting shelves), rolling out new products, implementing secondary displays, conducting market research projects, reactivating current, and/or selling in innovation where permitted/applicable * Responsible for establishing and completing weekly, monthly, and quarterly goals to accomplish performance metrics * Act as a Brand Ambassador within assigned territory, with regular and direct interaction with consumers * Attending and participate in monthly sales meeting and quarterly Town Halls * Implement and execute business-advancing projects for all chains in the territory to increase awareness of new products, limit out of stocks, inform Produce Manager of ad specials, etc. * Daily reporting of activities through Encompass software application * The scope of the Route Sales Representative will change based on business needs and market trends * Ability to operate company equipment: including cleanliness of work environment * Pre/Post Trip Truck Inspections ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Maintains assigned accounts relative to sales volume, product distribution, space allocation and customer service * Time management and prioritization  * Increases revenue by identifying sales opportunities and unmet customer needs and activating against those needs * Educates and shares promotional programs and product information with assigned accounts and to new accounts to ensure Evolution Fresh standards are achieved * Delivers product to assigned accounts with adherence to regularly scheduled delivery time windows Ensures FIFO rotation on all products within given accounts * Maintains products and equipment * Maintains regular and punctual attendance MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * High School Diploma or GED equivalent * Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record * Relevant grocery and/or sales experience  PHYSICAL DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: * Able to lift 50 Lbs * Physical propensity for the position, including being able to hold handheld devices, drive, stand and sit for long periods of time and lift, load, and carry heavy packages HOURS & WORKDAYS: * 4:00am - 1:00pm Monday through Friday, when business requires overtime and weekends will be mandatory. WHAT WE OFFER plus more! Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible team members and families.     * Medical, Dental & Vision * Group Life and AD&D   * Voluntary Life and AD&D   * Group Short& Long-Term Disability  * 401(k)  * Paid Time Off * Flexible Spending Accounts   * Employee Assistance Program   * Gym Membership Discounts EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY  We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, as needed, to assist them in performing essential job functions.  REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Generous Brands and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@bolthouse.com [talentacquisition@bolthouse.com]. RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:  Confidential does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Generous Brands is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day delivery and merchandising of Evolution Fresh products while maintaining strong relationships with retail clients. Source new sales opportunities and execute field tactics to increase revenue and shelf space within an assigned territory.