Hint Inc. Hiring for Sales Merchandiser, Denver at Denver, CO Full Time

Hint, one of the fast-growing flavored water brands in the US, is looking for a Sales Merchandiser to help reinforce Hint’s expansion in the enhanced water category in retail stores in the greater Denver Metro area. This is an opportunity to learn about a growing brand as the beverage industry continues to trend toward healthier options.

You will work closely with our Area Sales Managers following a specific delivery schedule/route ensuring that our products are received, invoiced, and placed on display/shelves in a timely manner and in accordance with the plans sold by local Sales Managers. This is a great opportunity for someone who is seeking to come in at the ground level with a growing beverage company.

You will be a part of all aspects of the sales cycle: developing and maintaining key accounts, identifying opportunities for growth, and fostering deeper customer relationships.

This is an individual contributor role and will to and support other Area Sales and Market Managers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Account Relationships: You’ll work with a set of specific retail store accounts. Your goal is to establish a good rapport with key individuals like store managers and receivers at each account You’ll follow up regularly to ensure that consistent ordering takes place, current customers always have the product in stock, and that Hint looks GREAT on the shelves!
• Account Management: You’ll ensure pricing and products are properly displayed. Creativity and attention to detail are key! You’ll also learn about our business initiatives and communicate out of stocks, other issues, or possible opportunities to your local manager
• Promotions & Point of Sale: A large portion of the role involves building and maintaining displays to drive sales. You’ll assist Sales Managers with racks, coolers, push glides, and marketing banners as other sales spaces ensuring that Point of Sale and signage is up to date. Occasionally you’ll replenish coolers and stock shelves using backstock to minimize out of stocks
• Account Growth: You’ll introduce local account managers to new flavor options available from distributors and help out with customer demos and local events. You’ll sell in new flavors and additional SKU’s when possible
• Time & Territory Management: You’ll plan your day with your Manager in order to hit all your accounts and give each customer an excellent Hint experience. You’ll also communicate with District Managers to plan for promo weeks, displays, and other sales efforts. You’ll track and monitor progress by consistently using CRM tools (Repsly) to document important info, take pictures and schedule follow-ups
• Travel: A valid driver’s license for this role. Some travel to other regions may be requested to support adjacent territories

Requirements

• At least 1-2 years of work in the CPG industry, Hospitality/ Restaurant industry or Retail Industry preferred
• Ability to lift cases of water (approximately 20 lbs each)
• Push and pull carts carrying cases of water weighing up to 100 lbs
• You have experience with Sales KPI’s and know how to achieve quotas and goals
• You have strong communication, organization and time management skills
• Independent & Reliable: You know how to take instruction and run with it to drive results
• Service-oriented: You love being of service to your team and your customers
• You strive to live an active and healthy lifestyle and want to help our customers do the same!
• A clean driving record is a must***

Benefits

• Base salary range is $44,000-$50,000. Actual salary offer may vary based on location and work experience. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future
• Bonus Eligible
• Starting at 3 weeks PTO
• Sick Days
• Personal Day
• Car allowance or company car (if applicable)
• 100% of the employee and dependent healthcare premiums paid for by the company
• Life insurance (company-paid and voluntary)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K (regular and Roth)
• $150/month health and wellness reimbursement
• $100 monthly towards your cell phone
• Employee Discount on Hint Water