Field Execution Specialist-Naperville/Joliet/Aurora

Summary La Colombe’s Field Execution Team brings the vision of the La Colombe brand to life in store. We’re a dedicated team, and it’s easy to stay committed when you’re part of something larger than yourself. We strive to make a difference for our customers by delivering the world’s best Ready-to-Drink Coffee within arm’s reach of the customer, no matter where they are. Field Execution Specialist Responsibilities Spend 4-5 days a week (80% - 100% of your time) in the market as the face of the La Colombe Brand, interacting with customers, consumers, and our distributor partners to grow the brand. Execute and close sales calls to achieve target sales goals by influencing and partnering with District Sales Supervisors (DSS) and Account Managers (AM) at your local distribution branch. Work closely with Account Management and merchandising teams to influence orders and coordinate in-store execution, holding distributor partners accountable to in-store milestones. Manage the timely execution of all sales programs and initiatives to ensure maximum sales and profitability for La Colombe and the retailer. Sell-up promotional programs for incremental space and ensure customer compliance with trade calendars agreed to at the corporate buying desk. Identify and capitalize on opportunities to increase sales, space, and productivity in an account while maintaining satisfactory customer service. Maintain appropriate product inventory levels to limit out of stocks and promote proper merchandising behaviors by building relationships with local bottling counterparts. Represent the store-level customer point of view internally with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services; be the voice of the customer. Transport, replace, and maintain point-of-sale advertising as appropriate for accounts. Pack out & merchandize La Colombe product needed to support display and out-of-stock activity. Support the brand with in-store demos, sampling, and in-market sampling support. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 0-2 years of experience or a combination of education and 5+ years of consumer products industry experience. Strong selling skill set and ability to influence store/ownership personnel through fact-based data selling. Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently within a large market, multitask across many stores, and interact with adjacent stakeholders (bottler partners) to build relationships and scale through productive collaboration and constant communication. Effective time‑management and scheduling skills, with the ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to effectively articulate field insights to management. Entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm for the food & beverage industry. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to effectively communicate cross‑functionally and through all levels of management. Periodic lifting, bending, reaching, and kneeling. Must have a personal vehicle and an excellent driving record for use during work hours. 20% travel outside of home territory required. #J-18808-Ljbffr La Colombe Coffee Workshop