Full Time Retail Sales Specialist

C.A. Fortune
Minneapolis, MN
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Retail professionals with merchandising experience and independent work habits will find this role's hybrid schedule and client-focused responsibilities appealing.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with merchandising experience and a strong drive to build brand-client relationships in the retail sector
    — “Function as the primary liaison between store leadership and manufacturer partners”
  • Individuals who are self-directed and comfortable with minimal supervision in a dynamic retail environment
    — “This is a position where you work independently, follow direction, and have excellent communication skills.”
  • Professionals who are local to the Minneapolis area and have reliable transportation for store visits
    — “Must be local to Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas”

Things to consider

  • The role requires physical stamina and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds during store visits
    — “Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds”
  • There is no weekend work, but the position involves travel between store locations
    — “Travel to and between store locations within the designated territory.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight merchandising experience and independent work accomplishments in your resume and interview responses
    — “You will be responsible for selling, building relationships with store management, gaining/maintaining distribution”
  • Emphasize your ability to use mobile technology for reporting and task completion
    — “Utilize mobile technology to take photos, report findings, and complete tasks accurately and efficiently”
  • Showcase your communication skills and ability to represent brands effectively
    — “Excellent communication skills”
  • Demonstrate your experience with Microsoft Office tools, specifically Word and Excel
    — “Microsoft Office Experience (Word, Excel, Email, and Internet Explorer)”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Individual

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • selling and building relationships with store management
  • gaining/maintaining distribution within a variety of accounts
  • reporting tasks in a reporting system
  • merchandising opportunities
Typical background
valid driver's licensereliable transportationclean driving record

Skills & requirements

Required

Sales StrategyIn-store ExecutionFull-service MarketingDigital CommerceSales ExecutionRelationship BuildingMerchandisingReporting TasksMobile Technology

Preferred

Salesforce AutomationCRM SystemsMarketing AutomationDigital Marketing

Stack & domain

SalesMarketingMerchandisingMobile TechnologyCommunicationOrganizational SkillsRetail

About the role

Original posting from C.A. Fortune via Greenhouse

What We Do 

C.A. Fortune is a national consumer-centric integrated commerce agency built to help brands win at retail. We deliver sales strategy, in-store execution, full-service marketing, and digital commerce through a single, fully integrated partner. Our capabilities span the full shelf: from getting brands on it, to getting them off it. 

We’re passionate, energetic, and deeply motivated by one thing: helping brands win over customers and consumers. We bring together sales experts, marketers, e-commerce specialists, data analysts, and creatives. Different backgrounds, one mission.

Who We Are 

C.A. Fortune is built on the belief that great people build great brands. We're a national consumer-centric integrated commerce agency. We show up every day to help brands of all sizes grow, compete, and lead. From emerging challengers to established market leaders, we bring the sales horsepower, marketing firepower, and integrated thinking to move the needle at retail. 

The best brands are built by the best people. Come build with us.

Overview of the Role

C.A. Fortune is looking for a full-time Retail Sales Specialist to service Hy-Vee.

You will be responsible for selling, building relationships with store management, gaining/maintaining distribution within a variety of accounts as well as reporting tasks in a reporting system, with varied merchandising opportunities 

This is a position where you work independently, follow direction, and have excellent communication skills.  

Reliable transportation, clean driving records, valid driver’s license, and maintaining auto insurance are all required    

Location Hybrid will observe a hybrid schedule half day on Friday- must be local to Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

Salary: $45,000 - $52,000 depending on years of experience and expertise 

This position is full time 37.5 hours per week

No Weekends. Work is to be completed between Monday and Friday.

Perks

Monthly automobile stipend

Monthly phone stipend

Monthly internet stipend

Steady and consistent scheduled working hours with available route flexibility

Medical, Dental, Vision, Company sponsored life insurance

PTO and sick days

Two paid volunteer days per year

401k with company match

Weekly pay

What You’ll Do at C.A. Fortune

Represent a diverse portfolio of national and regional brands, calling on Hy-Vee

Function as the primary liaison between store leadership and manufacturer partners to maximize shelf space, promotional execution, and distribution – directly contributing to sales growth 

Pitch new products, secure incremental placement, adapt to quickly shifting business needs while consistently delivering sales objectives in a fast-paced retail environment.  

Utilize mobile technology to take photos, report findings, and complete tasks accurately and efficiently 

Travel to and between store locations within the designated territory. 

Must maintain a safe working environment while working in the stores 

Must adhere to attendance and dress code guidelines 

Must be able to perform physical activities, i.e., frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, lifting, etc. throughout the workday  

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds 

Attend client kickoff video calls and team check-ins as required. 

Other responsibilities as assigned by your manager 

What You Should Bring to the Table

Local to the Minneapolis, MN area   

Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance are all required    

High school diploma or GED equivalent is required   

Merchandising: 1 year (Required)

A clean driving record    

Positive and professional attitude and appearance    

Excellent communication skills   

Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision      

Microsoft Office Experience (Word, Excel, Email, and Internet Explorer)    

Cell phone, printer, and computer with internet accessibility   

May be subject to a background check  

Come As You Are

C.A. is committed to making our company more inclusive. Diversity fuels our innovation and better connects us to our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. Based on research, we know that women and other marginalized groups tend to apply to roles only when their experience perfectly matches the job description. That said, we encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of qualifications, especially if this role align

Source: C.A. Fortune careers (Greenhouse)

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