Sales Merchandiser - Chicagoland

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives? If so, Hint is looking for a Sales Merchandiser in Chicagoland to help us continue our mission of helping people fall in love with water to live healthier lives.

As a Sales Merchandiser in the Chicagoland area, covering Chicagoland North/Northwest, your role is to represent Hint to retailers and promote our beverage products to consumers. You will work closely with the local sales team visiting stores and ensuring the availability and prominence of our products on shelves. You will also act as a liaison between our company and retailers, helping to build strong relationships with store personnel.

As a Sales Merchandiser, you will have the opportunity to build relationships with clients and help drive revenue growth.

At Hint, we value hard work, creativity, and a commitment to excellence. We believe in treating our employees well and fostering a positive, inclusive work environment. We believe that pleasure and wellness can go hand in hand, and we strive to make beverages that not only taste good but are good for you too.

This role reports to the Regional Sales Manager and works closely with the District Sales Manager in Chicago. This role requires you to be in the field, M-F, 8 hours per day.

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 are 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 SKUs 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: You will be driving from store-to-store making deliveries throughout the day and week. Some travel to other regions may be requested to support adjacent territories.

Requirements

• At least 1-2 years of relevant work experience preferred
• Experience in the CPG industry, Hospitality/Restaurant industry or Retail Industry preferred
• Ability to consistently start at 7:30am, M-F
• Ability to lift cases of water (approximately 12 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 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 thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• A clean driving record is a must***

Benefits

• Base salary of $47,500-52,500, based on territory and experience. 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