What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Execution Specialist - Sports Drink - Newark, NJ position at Greenhouse Agency?
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At Green House, we're more than just a creative marketing powerhouse—we're a thriving ecosystem where innovation meets strategy and passion fuels excellence. We specialize in nurturing beverage brands to reach their full potential, delivering impactful solutions that drive growth and captivate audiences. Our mission is to cultivate ideas that not only meet but exceed client expectations. At Green House, we believe that the best ideas emerge from diverse perspectives and a shared commitment to excellence.
Job Summary:
The Retail Execution Specialist (RES) position is responsible for maintaining brand availability and merchandising products in compliance with the program standards within Large Stores, Small Stores, and National Chain accounts. This includes cold box, ambient product placement, building displays, updating POS, and maintaining clean and organized product space. The RES is dedicated to meeting customer service expectations through daily communication, problem-solving, and appropriate follow-up with all designated program stakeholders. Additionally, the RES is responsible for maintaining professional relationships with store stakeholders, RES colleagues, and Green House Management along with bottler stakeholders and consumers at the store level.
As the face of Green House, the RES will communicate frequently with the Program Manager, District Sales Manager, and regional client stakeholders to ensure alignment of program opportunities and objectives while ensuring program imperatives are being achieved and excelled.
Primary Responsibilities/Activities:
Account Management (95%):
Main Priorities:
Minimum Requirements:
At Green House, we're more than just a creative marketing powerhouse—we're a thriving ecosystem where innovation meets strategy and passion fuels excellence. We specialize in nurturing beverage brands to reach their full potential, delivering impactful solutions that drive growth and captivate audiences. Our mission is to cultivate ideas that not only meet but exceed client expectations. At Green House, we believe that the best ideas emerge from diverse perspectives and a shared commitment to excellence.
Job Summary:
The Retail Execution Specialist (RES) position is responsible for maintaining brand availability and merchandising products in compliance with the program standards within Large Stores, Small Stores, and National Chain accounts. This includes cold box, ambient product placement, building displays, updating POS, and maintaining clean and organized product space. The RES is dedicated to meeting customer service expectations through daily communication, problem-solving, and appropriate follow-up with all designated program stakeholders. Additionally, the RES is responsible for maintaining professional relationships with store stakeholders, RES colleagues, and Green House Management along with bottler stakeholders and consumers at the store level.
As the face of Green House, the RES will communicate frequently with the Program Manager, District Sales Manager, and regional client stakeholders to ensure alignment of program opportunities and objectives while ensuring program imperatives are being achieved and excelled.
Primary Responsibilities/Activities:
Account Management (95%):
- Develop and maintain relationships with store retailers, BASN, and bottler stakeholders.
- Responsible for servicing the assigned route while maximizing TCI (Total Case Impact)
- Ensure product is on-shelf and available in all designated areas of the store with proper signage and favorable shelf placement.
- Maximize sales while keeping expenses to a minimum (within budget guidelines).
- Enhance retail presence by negotiating, building, setting, securing, and moving in-store displays and placing point-of-sale materials (where possible), assuring price tag placement by the store.
- Secure product rotation on shelves in compliance with rotation standards, ensuring product freshness and quality.
- Organize back rooms and cold vaults of stores, keeping these areas clean and accessible at all times.
- Submit communication as prescribed by program stakeholders
- Utilize CRM tools to record account visits and track KPI activity in real-time.
- Participate in scheduled meetings with the Program Manager, DSM, and other stakeholders, providing feedback from retail account visits.
- Submit expense reports (using Concur) with hard-copy receipts bi-weekly.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key retail, BASN, and bottler stakeholders.
- Maximizing Total Case Impact (TCI) within the prescribed territory via best-in-class customer service.
- Utilize Field Sales initiatives to expand shelf and/or display space for assigned brands.
- Focus on shelf management by building and maintaining displays.
- Identify and capitalize on opportunities to expand Points of Interruption (POI) and Share of Visual Inventory (SoVI).
- Ensure proper execution of Merchandise/POS placements in all stores.
- Must be able to work flexible hours, with at least 95% of time spent visiting stores, sometimes on weekends.
- Must live in and have a strong geographic knowledge of the market.
- Access to a reliable vehicle with a valid driver’s license and ability to clear an MVR (motor vehicle report).
- Prior sales experience is a plus.
- Proven ability to self-manage a workload and communicate proactively.
- Strong organization and planning skills.
- Highly self-motivated and proactive.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal/written) with the ability to interact effectively internally and externally.
- Energetic and confident when engaging with consumers, sales, and store managers.
- Final candidates will be asked to complete a background check, including driving record, education, employment, and criminal records.
- Open-minded and adaptive to change.
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office.
Compensation:
- Salary: $55,000 - $60,000 annually
- Monthly Auto Allowance
- Monthly Communication Allowance
- Bonus Opportunity: 5% annually
- Wellness Benefit: $50 monthly
Why Green House?
At Green House, we offer a dynamic, hybrid, and inclusive work environment where your leadership skills will be valued, and your career aspirations supported. You'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact within globally recognized brands driving strategies that shape consumer preferences, cultural intrinsic, and market dynamics. We offer:
- Innovative Work Environment and Company Culture: Collaborate with a talented team of creative professionals in a stimulating and supportive workplace. Join engaging social events and a diverse, inclusive culture that celebrates individuality.
- Growth Opportunity: We invest in our employees’ growth by providing a work environment that encourages personal and professional growth, and opportunities for advancement within the company.
- Unlimited Paid Time Off: Generous paid vacation days, holidays, and sick leave to help you recharge and maintain work-life harmony.
- Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans.
Interview Process:
- Complete the quick application today
- 30-minute video meeting with the hiring team (must be on camera)
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Salary : $55,000 - $60,000
