Field Sales Representative

Nestle

. Own and deliver sales for the assigned Manhattan territory .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeManhattan • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $57,408 - $88,625 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong sales and merchandising capabilities within the retail sector, with a focus on consumer packaged goods (CPG). Proficient in relationship building, market analysis, and compliance with retail pricing guidelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Retail Sales ExperienceMerchandising SkillsCustomer Service SkillsAnalytical SkillsMS Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Retail ManagementSales TechniquesInventory AnalysisDisplay SetupSchematic Compliance

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

POS SystemsMS ExcelMS WordMS Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGEDValid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Consumer Packaged GoodsRetail Pricing GuidelinesMarket InsightsPromotional SupportSales Performance Objectives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and deliver sales for the assigned Manhattan territory
Develop relationships with Store Managers and retail personnel to achieve short- and long-term performance objectives
Deliver retail value through sales, displays, new items and core distribution
Sell incremental volume for displays and secure support for promoted products
Sell promotional surveys and additional products based on observed opportunities
Create and execute business reviews with store-level and district-level retail operations personnel
Lead expenditure of financial resources responsibly
Ensure compliance with retail pricing guidelines
Report competitive price changes and promotional support and resolve pricing issues
Identify and correct voids and ensure new items are available
Merchandise products, achieve schematic compliance, pack out and rotate shelves, handle unsellable products, and resolve out-of-stock and void problems
Maintain relationships with department/store personnel to maximize sales
Communicate market insights from retail locations to management
Travel overnight up to 40% and drive long distances to client sites, meetings and field activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED required
2+ years of retail sales, merchandising or retail management experience of CPG products preferred, not required
Valid Driver’s License in good standing
Excellent customer service and organizational skills, with attention to detail
Strong oral and written communication, selling and analytical skills
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook) and other POS systems
Ability to analyze financial, inventory, retail conditions and/or other data to utilize appropriate selling techniques
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines
Willingness and ability to travel
Must reside within 50 miles of Manhattan, NY / largest store cluster in the assigned territory
Ability to lift and transport promotional materials or product samples weighing up to 55 lbs
Ability to set up displays or move carts
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
Position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentives
401k with company match
Healthcare coverage
Competitive total rewards package
Inclusive workplace
Reasonable accommodation support during recruitment