Position Summary : This pet passionate individual will represent and own' Instinct in the neighborhood pet specialty retailer market and work to continually increase distribution and sales of all Instinct products.They will meet or exceed territory retail sales objectives and brand initiatives. Primary Job ResponsibilitiesManage assigned Sales Territory (SC, NC, VA, WV, MD, PA, Washington DC) to achieve sales growth and brand objectives Create compelling business proposals to persuade retailer partners that Instinct delivers profitable sales Call on existing retail stores to identify opportunities for SKU expansion and product placement Research and develop pipeline to open new retail accounts for the Instinct brand Develop best-in-class relationships with retail owners, buyers and store personnel Train retail associates on Instinct products and brand story Set up Instinct merchandised displays and appropriate POS materials in store Manage day-to-day operations of sales territory, including distributor representative relationships Manage associated retailer, consumer and distributor events and trade showsAdditional responsibilities Develop and update annual and quarterly sales plans Manage, track and report out sales trade budget Maintain activity reporting system (CRM) Create regional social media / digital presence in Instinct partner retailers Other duties as assignedRequired Experience :Minimum 2-3 years sales experienceExcellent communication skills, written and spokenExercise problem solving skills and customer service skillsExhibit natural curiosity, people person and ability to talk to all types of peopleStrong attention to detailNumeric and analytic skills, ability to identify opportunities connecting all data pointsAbility to manage budgetsAptitude for learning about basic animal nutritionProficiency with Microsoft OfficePreferred ExperiencePet industry knowledge and / or experienceKey account management preferredBachelor's degreeDigital / social media savvyTravel Requirements :Reliable transportationOvernight travel 35%+ and flexible hours based on the needs of the business that may include evening or weekendsCompensation and Benefits Highly competitive compensation package includes health and dental insurance, life and AD&D insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, short and long-term disability, paid time off, Purpose Days off for company partner volunteer opportunities, and 401k with company match .Our Instinct is to CHAMPION Diversity At Instinct, we are as passionate about our people as we are about the pets we call family.We are committed to inclusion, empowerment, and respect. We believe that just like our pets, what sets us apart unleashes our greatest strengths.We thrive on the ability to not only empower people to transform the lives of pets through raw nutrition, but also to empower each other to inspire a culture that celebrates our differences.Our unique approach to pet food is what makes us who we are as a company, and our individual identities are what makes us a successful, innovative, authentic team.#J-18808-Ljbffr
