Outside Sales Representative

Acosta

. Visit assigned stores in the territory at least monthly .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeColumbus • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $34,000 - $39,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong outside sales and retail experience, with the ability to effectively communicate and maintain relationships with clients. Proficient in managing promotional activities, product distribution, and merchandising in a retail environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Outside Sales ExperienceRetail ExperienceEffective CommunicationMerchandising SkillsPromotional Planning

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Hard Skills

Order EntryProduct DistributionStock RotationPlan-O-Gram AdherenceLifting Up To 60 PoundsOperating Hand TruckUsing CalculatorUsing Fax MachineUsing TelephoneUsing Copier

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityAttention To Detail

Tools & Technologies

Turnover Order SystemPallet JackHammerScrewdriverDrillCase Cutter

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGEDValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

RetailMerchandisingPromotional ActivityClient ManagementTrade Events

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Visit assigned stores in the territory at least monthly
Present new items for clients and secure orders
Present promotional activity to store buyers and secure orders and, where possible, off-shelf displays
Plan promotional activity with buyers up to three months in advance
Check distribution of existing items to ensure they are being carried
Assist with merchandising for products
Enter orders into the turnover order system and transmit them to the office for distributor delivery
Coordinate special projects including demos, trade events, remodels, and new store openings
Maintain current knowledge of products and new items
Maintain rapport with regional client managers
Communicate store issues, competitive activity, and trends
Maintain full product distribution and displays in assigned accounts
Rotate stock, clean and stock displays, and price merchandise as appropriate
Check date codes and ensure adherence to approved plan-o-grams
Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma/GED
Two years of outside sales and retail experience
Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds
Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive a car for extended periods of time
Must be available for overnight travel
Must be available for weekend work, nights, and holidays
Must be willing and able to work in extremely cold conditions, including refrigerated and freezer sections of retail stores
Must be able to communicate effectively; speak and hear
Must be able to walk, stoop, kneel, reach, pull, grasp, and stand daily
Must have good vision and dexterous use of both hands
Must be able to operate a calculator, fax machine, telephone, copier, hand truck, pallet jack, hammer, screwdriver, drill, and case cutter
Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible scheduling options for many field roles
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
Equal opportunity employment