Junior Sales Representative

Klean Crave is an emerging, plant-based CPG brand based in the Bay Area, focused on high-quality chia puddings, for breakfast and dessert-like snacking, with strong ingredient integrity and local presence. We are looking for an experienced, self-driven sales professional to help build retail distribution locally. Role Overview This is a field-based role focused on building retail relationships, opening new accounts, increasing product velocity, and strengthening brand presence within the San Francisco Bay Area. This is 70% New Account Development + 30% Account Growth & In-Store Support Duties New Account Development Prospecting and opening new retail accounts (independent grocery, specialty stores, coffee shops , cafes, wellness shops etc.) Initiate contact with prospective clients through cold calling, targeted email, and / or LinkedIn. Present product in person and close new retail accounts Follow up consistently to move accounts to first order. Account Growth & In-Store Support Building and maintaining relationships with store buyers and owners - existing and new Conducting in-person store visits as needed Tracking visits, wins, and sharing weekly updates Qualifications Proven experience in CPG field sales (food & beverage preferred) for 1 - 2 years A self-starter mentality with the resilience to handle the "no’s" and the drive to thrive in flexible, performance-driven environments Experience calling on independent grocery or specialty retail Strong ability in starting conversations and speaking with decision-makers Comfortable with both phone/email prospecting and in-person selling Based in the SF Bay Area with clean driving record Compensation $20–25/hour (based on experience) + Commission on new accounts Hours: ~10–12 hrs/week, flexible Performance-based growth opportunity as territory expands Interested ? View email address on click.appcast.io a short intro + your resume. #J-18808-Ljbffr Living Locarb