Retail Sales Manager

Summary

Join The Vita Coco Company as a Retail Sales Manager in Chicago! This entry-level, remote role focuses on achieving product distribution, display execution, and revenue goals within the Chicago area. You will manage top accounts, build relationships with distributors, and represent Vita Coco in all sales activities. The position requires strong sales and communication skills, along with the ability to lift and move product. This role reports to the Market Manager and offers the opportunity to grow within a leading CPG company. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

• 0-2 years of professional Sales or Distributor experience, preferably within the Food & Beverage or CPG industry
• Must have the ability to lift cases of product between 10-35 pounds
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own vehicle to travel
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Must have the ability to place product on overhead shelving
• Must have the ability to travel between multiple accounts each day if needed
• Proven ability to approach accounts in an innovative and creative way to expand the business
• Ability to formulate account strategies and execute against them and analyze sales data; trade/business analytics
• Professional demeanor in working with co-workers, distributors, retail reps, and customers
• Exceptional customer service, interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Creative presentation, public speaking, and premium selling skills
• A team player who also can work well independently
• Proficient MS Office Suite skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare innovation launches, new retail programs and market blitzes
• Sell the entire Vita Coco portfolio at account level, achieve KPIs on cases sold, displays, and new distribution availability, etc
• Utilize VIP Karma to build account call history, record accomplishments and optimize daily schedule
• Analyze monthly sales reports to identify opportunities and assess under-performing accounts
• Forge strong partnership with Distributor Sales team and demonstrate best practices
• Develop and maintain relationships with key retail accounts and open new accounts to grow brand visibility and distribution
• Provide consistent communication on retail execution, highlighting accomplishments, and follow-up needed from Independent Distributor Sales Managers, KDP Branch Managers & District Managers
• Build, move and improve display execution and/or product to establish best location for sales on all company products as necessary in assigned stores
• Measure and audit individual accounts and execution after each visit
• Support consumer and retail activity by working with the Field Marketing team if/when in market