Sales Representative

Job DescriptionJoin our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Are you ready to make it happen at Mondelz International?Sales RepresentativeBecome one of our Sales Representatives by maximizing sales, effective planning and order-writing, as well as supporting and completing incidental activities such as merchandising, shelving and pricing, the Sales Representative acts a sales expert to retail stores and partnering up with nationally recognized customers such as Walmart, Ralphs, Albertsons, Target, Stater Bros, Safeway and more. Become an ambassador of world-famous brands like Oreo, Ritz, belVita, Chips Ahoy, and Triscuit among other delicious industry-leading snacks.As one of our Sales Representatives you develop and maintain a complete knowledge of Mondelz International, primarily Nabisco products, sales systems, and procedures, including:Ensure Nabisco leading brands (Oreo, Ritz, Belvita, Chips Ahoy, Triscuit among others) are well represented, stocked and maintained through the implementation of Mondelz' guidelines.Sales objectives, campaigns and promotions, sales brochures and order guides, sales presentations, sources of product and distribution, maintaining schematics and uses, as well as proper merchandising.Perform in-store planning by tailoring programs and fact-based sales presentations to the customer's needs, store demographics, and the current consumer base to drive Mondelz International and customer growth.Develop strong business relationships with store management to provide service and value beyond the customer's expectations.Work with customer to ensure sufficient product is ordered to support consumer take away, including from incremental racks and displays, for DSD.Communicate plans and effectively manage merchandising resources to build sales volume at store level. Work in conjunction with the Merchandiser to ensure inventory is fully stocked, always rotated and presentable; as well as properly credit and dispose of all unsalable merchandise from all stores.Monitor and report on competitive activity and document all pricing activities. Be a collaborator between our Customer Business teams and customer's store management.What can you expect from us?The annual base salary for this position ranges from $45,000 to $48,000. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.This position offers a comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefit package, in addition to paid vacation, holidays, 401(k) match and Employee Assistance Program benefits. Along with a competitive compensation package, the Sales Representative position is eligible to participate in an incentive program. Mondelez International also offers a company vehicle, which includes a gas card and vehicle maintenance program. Who is a good fit?Be at least 18 years of age, have a valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance.High School Diploma or GED required, college degree highly preferred.This position requires the ability to perform hard work in a fast-paced work -environment while meeting the defined physical activities below:- Repetitive motions- Being on your feet working top stock, back stock (moving carts & pallets), building displays, removing displays and merchandising loads to the shelf- Pulling, pushing, lifting, bending, kneeling, squatting, carrying between 25 lbs. up to 50 lbsPrevious retail / grocery merchandising and sales experience requiredWillingness to perform merchandiser responsibilities, negotiate sales and space with store managers, and lead a team as needed.Live within 50 miles range from the primary location in Starkville, MS.Willingness to visit secondary locations, including Tupelo, MS.Full schedule availability required for early morning shifts from Monday to Friday but may require occasional weekends. Disclaimer: To be considered for this position, you must have the flexibility to adjust to the established schedule and be on call as needed. No Relocation support availableBusiness Unit SummaryThe United States is the largest market in the Mondelz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, weproduce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands-including Oreo and
Chips Ahoy cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products -are close at hand for our consumers across the country. Mondelz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.Job TypeRegularField SalesSales