Outside Sales Representative

you agree with and accept the Acosta Privacy Statement and Terms of Conditions. US: General Information Company: ACO-US Location: SAINT PAUL, Minnesota, 55111 Ref #: 66500 Pay Rate: $ 20.00 Experience/skills and/or location may influence position wage rate Range Minimum: $ 20.00 Range Maximum: $ 20.00 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 Love talking about food and building relationships? As an Outside Sales Representative (OSR), you’ll partner with grocery store teams to grow Tyson sales, secure new item placement, and bring our products to life on shelves and displays. You’ll support store events, drive promotional execution, and create an excellent in-store experience for retailers and shoppers. What will you do? Visit all assigned Tyson retail stores in your territory on a monthly schedule. Present new Tyson items to store buyers, secure orders, and drive authorization. Sell in promotional programs and gain off-shelf displays whenever possible. Review and confirm distribution on all existing Tyson items to ensure they are carried on shelves. Support merchandising needs, including stocking, rotating product, cleaning shelves, tagging/signing, and maintaining displays. Assist with special store projects such as demos, remodels, trade events, new store openings, and food shows. Maintain current knowledge of Tyson products, new launches, and category trends. Build rapport with client regional managers and keep them informed of store issues, competitive activity, and trends. Ensure full distribution, planogram compliance, and strong display presence in assigned accounts. Perform operational tasks such as checking date codes, operating pallet jacks, handling materials, assembling/disassembling pallets, and supporting supplier audits. Complete miscellaneous duties as assigned to support the business and store teams. How will you succeed? Demonstrating dignity, respect, and strong relationship-building skills with all store partners. Upholding the highest levels of honesty, ethics, and integrity in every interaction. Maintaining a results-driven mindset with consistent pride and commitment to performance. Communicating clearly, confidently, and professionally with buyers, managers, and teammates. Applying creativity and practical problem-solving to support innovation and overcome challenges. Sustaining an optimistic attitude and balanced perspective while navigating daily responsibilities. Following all safety standards while staying organized and detail-oriented. Staying informed on marketing trends and incorporating them effectively into selling strategies. Collaborating effectively with others while executing independent fieldwork efficiently. Experience and Qualifications : High School Diploma or GED required. At least two years of grocery retail or CPG experience is required. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and perform physical tasks such as walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pulling, and grasping. Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to drive for extended periods. Ability to work in extremely cold environments such as refrigerated and freezer sections. Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to speak, hear, and collaborate effectively as part of a team. Ability to operate a tablet, email, Zoom, Excel, and other basic technology tools. Strong vision and hand dexterity to handle displays, materials, and equipment. Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time. Understanding of safety standards and willingness to stay informed about market trends to support sales efforts. 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: Canada: AcostautilizesE-Verify forvalidatingthe 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) AcostaGroup, in good faith, believes that this posted range of compensation is theaccuraterange for this role at the time of this posting. Acosta Group mayultimately paymore or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications and locations in California. This range may bemodifiedin the future. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Acosta