Sales Specialist (New York City Metropolitan Area)

Contract-to-hire

NYC

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive sales growth and execution throughout the assigned Greater New York territory
• Build profitable volume through expanded distribution, merchandising excellence, and strong promotional execution
• Conduct route rides, crew drives, distributor market visits, and conduct influential accounts calls to strengthen retail execution and identify growth opportunities
• Secure new points of distribution, displays, secondary placements, cold box opportunities, and incremental shelf space
• Educate, motivate, and support distributor sales teams through scheduled trainings and regular market engagement
• Ensure flawless execution of promotional programs, including displays, planogram compliance, point-of-sale placement, and feature activity
• Analyze market trends, competitive activity, and sales performance to identify opportunities and recommend strategic actions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing and leadership teams to support launches, demos, sampling initiatives, and local market activations
• Communicate market opportunities, execution updates, and challenges clearly and consistently to internal stakeholders
• Continuously prioritize territory focus based on retailer initiatives, seasonal opportunities, promotional calendars, and new product launches
• Represent the product and organization with professionalism, energy, and a growth-oriented mindset in the marketplace

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience in beverage, Client, food service, or consumer packaged goods sales
• Experience working with distributors, retailers, and/or DSD environments strongly preferred
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Highly motivated self-starter with excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the flexibility to adapt quickly to changing business priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic sales reporting tools
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and valid auto insurance required
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs
• Willingness to travel throughout the Greater New York territory

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Based in the greater New York area; Manhattan or Brooklyn preferred
• Daily Travel throughout the Great New York City market