Retail Sales Lead, Roanoke, VA
About the position As a Retail Sales Lead for our Roanoke, VA territory, you will collaborate with retail partners and our account teams while growing your territory by selling our delicious brands. This is a field job in which you will be onsite in retail stores, within your territory. Become a brand champion for WK Kellogg Co! It's an exciting opportunity to grow your career while being part of a team that values excellence and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Selling, negotiating, and executing business plans – Partnering with key decision makers in store accounts. Leveraging business intelligence data, and creating a selling story to drive the business for the customers and WK Kellogg Co
- Drive Results – Delivering on key metrics such as POS (Point of Sale), budget, call coverage, and maintaining “perfect shelf” strategy
- Building Relationships – Establishing a rapport with retail partners and implementing creative ideas and innovative solutions to overcome roadblocks and selling within the grocery landscape
Requirements
- Previous experience or desire to launch a career in retail sales
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Valid driver’s license
- No more than two moving violations within the past 36 months
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to interact with all levels of management
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with a high degree of self-discipline, initiative, and drive
- Customer centric approach to problem solving, influencing, and negotiation skills
- Ability to analyze and interpret market data
- Exceptionally organized and efficient, with strong time management skills and the ability to work independently
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to utilize various software applications (e.g., Power BI) and other Sales platforms
- Natural curiosity and a strong desire to learn
Benefits
- Incentive Plan bonus eligibility
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Savings and Investment Plan with Company match and contribution
- Paid Time Off (includes paid sick time)
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance, AD and D Insurance and STD/LTD
- Tuition reimbursement
- adoption assistance for eligible employees
- Employee recognition program