Retail Sales Representative

**Retail Sales Representative** **General Information** **Company:** ACO-US **Location:** STERLING HEIGHTS, Michigan, 48313 **Ref #:** 67225 **Pay Rate:** $ 15.84 **Experience/skills and/or location may influence position wage rate** **Range Minimum:** $ 15.84 **Range Maximum:** $ 15.84 **Function:** Merchandising **Employment Duration:** Full-time **Benefits:** + Medical, dental and vision insurance + Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability + 401k program + Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program **Description and Requirements** The Danone Retail Sales Representative is responsible for driving sales and in-store execution by visiting assigned retail locations to sell and merchandise Danone products, secure new item placement, and maintain product displays. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build strong relationships with store leadership and associates. This role requires both independent work and collaborative efforts, focusing on delivering consistent results across the territory. **What's in it for you?** + Job stability with a set schedule. + Opportunity to work independently while collaborating with a supportive team. + Travel and mileage reimbursements provided. + Hands-on experience with leading grocery brands, including yogurt, creamer, and milk. **What will you do?** + Visit assigned stores in the territory to execute sales and merchandising priorities. + Maintain full distribution and display of products in assigned accounts, including cleaning, stocking, rotating, pricing, and auditing merchandise as needed. + Consult with store management to meet objectives and report store-level observations related to client products and customer needs. + Act as a client advocate by driving sales opportunities and ensuring proper shelf execution. + Utilize company-furnished technology (tablet, smart devices) to collect and report store data. **How will you succeed?** + Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to engage store leadership and associates. + Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage your territory independently. + Comfortable using technology to interpret instructions and report results. + Physically active and able to lift up to 60 lbs. + Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, and follow documented instructions accurately. **Experience and Qualifications** : + High school diploma/GED required. + Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required. + Retail or sales experience preferred. + Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory and drive for extended periods. + Comfortable using smart devices and technology to complete tasks. **Work Environment and Physical Requirements** : + Ability to lift, move, and handle merchandise up to 60 lbs. + Ability to walk, stoop, kneel, reach, pull, grasp, stand, and move throughout the store. + Travel throughout the territory, including potential overnight stays. Acosta Sales & Marketing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By submitting your application, you agree with and accept the Acosta Privacy Statement and Terms of Conditions. US: Acosta utilizes E-Verify for validating the ability to work in the United States for all job candidates. If you want more information on what this entails and your rights as a job applicant, please use the link provided to access information on our use of E-Verify and your right to work. Employer Resources (e-verify.gov) Equal Opportunity Employer (Disabled, Veteran) | Under applicable requirements, such as the San Francisco FCO and the Los Angeles FCHIO, we consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records or criminal histories | E-Verify Employer \*Acosta Group, in good faith, believes that any posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at the time of this posting. Acosta Group may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications and locations. This range may be modified in the future.