Outside Sales Representative - Tyson Foods

**Overview** The Outside Sales Representative - Tyson is primarily responsible for calling on key decision makers at retail grocery stores to sell our products, present & get new items authorized, sell in promos some merchandising. Follows our monthly priorities from the business managers for each client. Helps support store events such as anniversary sales, demos, new store openings, remodel expansions, etc. with promotional selling/merch vehicles. **The incumbent(s) in this position should exhibit the following Acosta values:** **People Minded** – Must show dignity and respect to all people **Integrity** – Must exemplify the highest degree of ethical behavior **Results Oriented** – Must show passion, pride and commitment to succeed **Trust** – Must be honest, sincere and confident **Teamwork** – Must build trusting relationships **Innovation** – Must progress through a combination of creativity, common sense and vision **Balance** – Must maintain an optimistic attitude and keep perspective on what is important in life. **Responsibilities** Visit the assigned stores for Tyson in the territory monthly. Present new items for our clients - Tyson and secure orders for same. Present promotional activity to store buyers and secure orders and if possible off shelf displays. Reviews distribution on existing items to be sure they are being carried. Assist in any merchandising needed for our products. Supports the store on all special projects such as demos, trade events, remodels, new store openings, etc. Maintain current knowledge of products we sell and new items. Maintain a rapport with regional managers of our clients. Keep all informed of issues with stores, competitive activity, trends etc. Maintain full distribution and display of products in assigned accounts. Rotate stock, clean and stock displays and tag/sign as appropriate. Perform such duties as checking date codes, ensuring adherence to approved plan-o-gram. Miscellaneous duties as assigned. **Qualifications** **Education Requirements:** High School Diploma/GED **Work Experience Requirements:** Two years prior grocery retail or CPG experience required. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds. Must have a valid driver's license and must be able to drive a car for extended periods of time. Must be willing and able to work in extremely cold conditions (i.e. refrigerated and freezer sections of retail stores). Must be able to effectively communicate with others. Must be able to speak and hear. Must be able to walk, stoop, kneel, reach, pull, grasp and stand on a daily basis. Must have good vision, dexterous use of both hands and be able to operate a tablet, email, Zoom, and Excel. Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time. Must have reliable transportation. Acosta utilizes E-Verify for validatingthe ability to work in the United States for all job candidates. If you want more information on what this entails and your rights as a job applicant,pleaseusethe link providedto accessinformation onouruse of E-Verify and your right to work. Employer Resources (e-verify.gov) (https://www.e-verify.gov/employers/employer-resources?resource=32) Acosta Group, in good faith, believes that this posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at the time of this posting. Acosta Group may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications and locations in California. This range may be modified in the future. **Work State** _US-CA-San Jose | US-CA-Sacramento_ **Job ID** _2023-224416_ **Work City** _San Jose_ **PCN** _247537_ **Position Type** _Regular Full-Time_ **Work Zip** _95111_ **Pay Range** _USD $45,000.00 to USD $47,000.00_

Salary : $47,000