• Job Description

  Req#: 79683
  Job Overview
  
  

  Retail Activation Specialist - Greater Macon, Augusta, Tifton, Albany and Columbus, GA

  The Retail Activation Specialist will report to the Regional Sales Manager and is responsible for identifying new prospects then soliciting, selling and ensuring proper placement of product in retail outlets. The Retail Activation Specialist will represent the company to distributor partners in all sales-oriented activities. This person will utilize strategic thinking to create joint business plans, influence internal stakeholders, and solve highly complex customer challenges.

  Coverage Territory : This is a remote position while located and working the Macon, Tifton, Albany, Columbus and Augusta market.

  Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain an organized list of target accounts in the territory
  • Achieve key performance indicators on cases sold, displays sold, and new distribution availability
  • Sell KDP products (with a focus on Non-Carbonated portfolio) to retailers in coordination with local distributors
  • Call on target accounts in key markets on an ongoing basis to review in-store priorities
  • Enhance the business, brand visibility, and availability by gaining new distribution
  • Work collaboratively with distributors and drive best practices, acting as a coach to, and major contributor/peer leader when working with other distributor vendor representatives
  • Analyze monthly sales reports to identify opportunities, assess under-performing accounts or potential loss of distribution within the account.
  • Manage, build and move displays and/or product to establish best location for sales on all company products as necessary in assigned stores
  • Direct and support consumer and retail activity by working closely with the Field Marketing team
  • Open new accounts, grow brand distribution & case volume of independent of distributor sales team
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key retail accounts
  • Develop and maintain store level relationships with key chain accounts
  • Audit individual accounts after each visit

  
  Total Rewards
  
  

  • Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sicktime), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
  • Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

  
  Requirements
  
  

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience
  • Beverage/DSD Distributor Management experience or CPG experience (3+ years)
  • Ability to travel 30% of the time required
  • Experience with nonalcoholic beverage industry preferred
  • Retail account management experience preferred
  • Ability to manage and analyze sales data; trade/business analytics
  • Ability to work in extremely fast-paced and evolving hyper-growth environment
  • Experience working successfully within the constraints of a growing business
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to read and share key market insights such as IRI data
  • Must have valid driver's license and own vehicle to travel and transport promotional merchandise between accounts within assigned territory
  • Must be able to stand, walk for long periods of time
  • Must be able to stretch/place product on overhead shelving
  • Must be able to balance on ladders
  • Experience selling in C stores and Walmart prefer.

  
  Company Overview
  
  

  Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is a leading coffee and beverage company in North America with dual headquarters in Burlington, MA and Plano, TX, with annual revenue in excess of $11 billion. KDP holds leadership positions in soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, water, juice and juice drinks and mixers, and markets the #1 single serve coffee brewing system in the U.S. The Company maintains an unrivaled distribution system that enables its portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands to be available nearly everywhere people shop and consume beverages. With a wide range of hot and cold beverages that meet virtually any consumer need, KDP key brands include Keurig®, Dr Pepper®, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters®, Canada Dry®, Snapple®, Bai®, Mott’s® and The Original Donut Shop®. The Company employs more than 25,000 employees and operates more than 120 offices, manufacturing plants, warehouses and distribution centers across North America.

  Benefits built for you: Our people are the heart of our business, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

  Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

• About the company

  With the merger of Keurig Green Mountain and Dr Pepper Snapple, we’ve brought together two iconic companies to create a unified business with a fresh approach to the beverage industry and the size and scale to achieve things not possible separately. We have a family of brands with the ability to satisfy every consumer need, anytime and anywhere – hot or cold, at home or on-the-go, at work or at play. And we employ a passionate, high-performing team that strives to seize opportunities for sustainable, long-term growth.

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