Account Manager - Grocery Retail Merchandising

Job Title

This is a full-time position with a target hiring range of $20.26 - $33.17 per hour with eligibility for a quarterly bonus. Starting wage is based on a variety of factors including but not limited to geographic location and experience.

Our ideal location for a candidate to reside is in the West Boston, MA area.

Who We Are

We partner with brands in the natural/organic food and beverage industry to optimize their retail presence.

Your Responsibilities

• You will represent a portfolio of up to 50 brands in the Organic/Natural Food and Beverage industry, such as: Olipop, Chocolove and TruFru.
• You will work approximately 40 hours per week, making 10 store visits per week, Monday through Friday starting between 5am-7am (days are flexible).
• You will be in charge of building and maintaining a consistent route of weekly store visits at Whole Foods Market in the following locations: Arlington, Fresh Pond, Medford, Melrose, Newton, Newtonville, Shrewsbury, Sudbury, Woburn, and Somerville. Locations are subject to change based on business needs.
• You will be responsible for growing brands in your portfolio and maintaining the highest level of retail standards:
• • Build relationships with retail leaders to promote brands during weekly visits.
  • Maintain proper communication strategies with retail partners via email, call, text, or in-person conversations.
  • Report in real-time on brand updates via an application called Go Spot Check.
  • Ensure that products are merchandised to the brands standards.
  • Perform basic shelf maintenance: facing/fronting, tag compliance, and proper signage.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with eligibility for yearly merit-based salary/wage increases.
• Eligible for a quarterly bonus of up to 10% of base salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including partially company-paid medical insurance, and fully company-paid dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Three weeks of Paid Time Off per year. In addition to Paid Time Off, 9 paid holidays plus one additional floating holiday.
• Mileage reimbursement plan.
• 401(k) plan.
• Tech stipend.
• An exceptional company culture with opportunities for engagement and growth.

Physical Requirements

• Capable of meeting the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including but not limited to walking and standing for up to 8 hours; frequent bending, squatting, reaching, twisting, pushing, and pulling; frequent lifting up to 25lbs and occasional lifting between 40 – 50lbs.
• Ability to work in cold environments, such as refrigerated and freezer sections of retail stores, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to drive or otherwise travel between multiple retail locations on a daily basis.

This position has a full wage range of $20.26 - $33.17 per hour.