• Job Description

  Req#: RETAI009063

  Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

  At HP Hood, we celebrate our differences. Our diversity of people, backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and perspectives are fostered to create an inclusive work environment. We are at our best when we respect and value each other – One Team One Company!

  Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, 401k matches, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more. This position is also eligible for our bonus program.

  Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat, Hershey’s Milk & Milkshakes and more.

  Remote CT hire

  For candidates based in CT this position typically pays between 54.9k-62.4k

  Job Summary:

  The Retail Sales Representative will represent HP Hood and its products at Retail Grocery Chains and independent stores. This position will work through an assigned territory to ensure 100% distribution on all authorized HP Hood items, while properly merchandising and rotating product. In addition, this position will include headquarter sales responsibility for selected Independent accounts.

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Gain and maintain distribution of all Hood and Licensed products within assigned territory accounts.
  • Execute weekly sales programs as well as selling and building displays.
  • Conduct retail price checks on Hood and Licensed items in addition to competitive brands.
  • Continuously pack out the shelves for all Hood and Licensed products where backroom stock is available during each and every retail store visit.
  • Monitor store rotation of all product lines.
  • Maintain and update individual store diaries and route lists.
  • Interact positively with store employees to continuously build sales on all product lines.
  • Communicate directly with retail sales manager to resolve all issues in a timely manner
  • Manage all HP Hood warehouse business at one to two Independent accounts in the New England marketplace

  Education and Experience:

  • BA/BS Degree in business or a related field, preferred.
  • 1 -5 years of sales experience or retail experience with a consumer package goods manufacturer, major food broker, or retail services company desirable but not required.

  Skills and Competencies:

  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Presentation skills preferred (i.e. building presentations and reporting data)
  • Ability to think critically and possess analytical aptitude
  • Knowledge of utilizing a Data Analysis System (i.e. Nielsen, IRI etc.) preferred
  • Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Self- motivated and capable of working independently
  • Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles
  • Flexibility to balance team and individual responsibilities
  • Ability and willingness to lift and stack product weighing up to 40 lbs

  HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

  Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

  "VERVRAA Federal Contractor"

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

  The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

• About the company

  HP Hood LLC is an American dairy company based in Lynnfield, Massachusetts.

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