Retail Sales Representative

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more. 

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Job Summary:

The Retail Sales Representative will represent HP Hood and its products at Retail Grocery Chains and independent stores. This position will work through an assigned territory to ensure 100% distribution on all authorized HP Hood items, while properly merchandising and rotating product. The ideal candidate will reside in the Syracuse/Utica NY area. Accounts called upon include: Price Chopper/Market 32, Hannaford, Independents, and limited items at Tops. The territory extends West to Oswego area, North to Canadian border Watertown/Alexandria Bay area to Potsdam area, East to Herkimer/Cobleskill/Cooperstown area, and South to Ithaca/Norwich/Cortland area and everything in between.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Gain and maintain distribution of all Hood and Licensed products within assigned territory accounts.


• Execute weekly sales programs as well as selling and building displays.


• Conduct retail price checks on Hood and Licensed items in addition to competitive brands.


• Continuously pack out the shelves for all Hood and Licensed products where backroom stock is available during each and every retail store visit.


• Monitor store rotation of all product lines.


• Maintain and update individual store diaries and route lists.


• Interact positively with store employees to continuously build sales on all product lines.


• Communicate directly with retail sales manager to resolve all issues in a timely manner

Education and Experience:

• BA/BS Degree in business or a related field, preferred.


• 1 -5 years of sales experience or retail experience with a consumer package goods manufacturer, major food broker, or retail services company desirable but not required.

Skills and Competencies:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite


• Presentation skills preferred (i.e. building presentations and reporting data)


• Ability to think critically and possess analytical aptitude


• Knowledge of utilizing a Data Analysis System (i.e. Nielsen, IRI etc.) preferred


• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Self- motivated and capable of working independently


• Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles


• Flexibility to balance team and individual responsibilities


• Ability and willingness to lift and stack product weighing up to 40 lbs

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

"VERVRAA Federal Contractor"

CCPA

For Applicants in Massachusetts - It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.