Sales Representative

Tru Earth Environmental Products Inc. is looking for a Local Sales Representative located in Los Angeles, California!

Join our team at Tru Earth, a proud B-Corp certified organization, where your work will not only contribute to our success but also align with our commitment to social and environmental responsibility, making a positive impact on the world while fostering a purpose-driven and sustainable workplace culture.

The Local Sales Rep (LA Area) at Tru Earth is a dynamic and self-motivated individual passionate about advancing the eco-friendly mission by growing the retail business in LA and surrounding areas. This role involves visiting retail stores, building relationships with key retailer employees, working with distributor account managers. Responsibilities include executing promotions, displays, sampling, events, etc. at retail stores. The key initiatives of the role are to grow retail door count, increase retail velocity, and build Tru Earth brand awareness.

At Tru Earth we are driven to make true lasting change that helps save the planet. This begins with a diverse employee base and an inclusive work environment. We are continuously working to ensure our processes and policies are inclusive to all and respects varying experiences and needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values and welcomes a diverse employee base.

Diversity is a fact, Inclusion & Equity is a choice, Belonging is an outcome.

We encourage you to contact us at hr@tru.earth, if you require accommodation for the recruitment process, we would love to hear from you!

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Store visits daily in LA and surrounding areas
• Building strong relationships with key store employees generate new business opportunities
• Gain distribution at new independent retailers
• Identify and close distribution voids at retail stores
• Secure display programs with retail store and execute the building of displays
• Monitor Account Managers’ promotional calendars
• Manage retail promotion executions and success
• Report back to Account Managers on executions and success of promotions and activities
• Running events at local retailers and other venues
• Meet monthly, quarterly, and annual sales revenue expectations
• Participating in meetings and training sessions, as provided by (or supported by) Tru Earth; attending industry-related events (travel may be required); staying in formed of new market information, competition, innovations, etc.; acting as brand representative on behalf of the team

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2 years of experience working a sales role in the CPG industry
• 2 years of experience working with distribution partners (UNFI & KeHE is a plus)
• Lived or worked in LA area – knowledge of LA grocery markets

Key Skills and Competencies

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Outgoing and personable – ability to foster strong relationships with people in short period of time
• Self-starter that can manage multiple projects and daily tasks
• Passionate about the environment and sustainable living
• Driver’s license and car, Electric Vehicle preferred
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Ability to travel freely across state lines and across international borders (as needed)
• Willing to work nights and weekends (as needed)

We thank all applications for their interest; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Tru Earth does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Tru Earth property and therefore, Tru Earth will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. At Tru Earth's request only, preferred vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific open positions. In these cases, a fully-executed agreement with Tru Earth must be in place and current.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $70,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Travel requirement:

• Travel

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $110,000