Field Sales Representative

Nestle

. Own and deliver sales for the Alexandria, VA territory .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeAlexandria • Virginia • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $49,920 - $77,065 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong sales and relationship-building capabilities within the retail sector, with a focus on compliance, merchandising, and effective communication. Proficient in analyzing market conditions and managing financial resources to drive sales growth.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Retail Sales ExperienceMerchandising SkillsCustomer Relationship ManagementAnalytical SkillsProficiency in MS Office

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Hard Skills

Retail SalesMerchandisingFinancial AnalysisInventory ManagementPromotional Strategy

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailOral CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficePOS Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGEDValid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

CPG ProductsRetail OperationsSchematic CompliancePromotional MaterialsCompetitive Pricing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and deliver sales for the Alexandria, VA territory
Develop relationships with Store Managers and retail personnel
Sell incremental volume, promoted products, promotional surveys, and additional products
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
Resolve competitive pricing issues
Identify and correct voids and ensure new items are available
Merchandise products, maintain schematic compliance, pack out shelves, rotate products, and handle unsellable product
Resolve systemic out-of-stock and void problems
Maintain store and department-level relationships to maximize sales
Communicate retail-level market insights to management
Travel daily within the assigned territory between customer locations

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED required
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Psychology or a related field preferred
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
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
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines
Willingness and ability to travel
Must reside within 50 miles of Alexandria, VA
Ability to lift and transport promotional materials or product samples weighing up to 55 lbs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentives/bonus eligibility
401(k) with company match
Healthcare coverage
Competitive total rewards package
Inclusive workplace
Accommodation support during the recruitment process