Field Sales Representative

Nestle

. Own and deliver sales for the assigned territory .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 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 merchandising capabilities, with a focus on building relationships with retail personnel and executing business reviews. Proficient in analyzing market conditions and financial data to drive sales and ensure compliance with pricing guidelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Retail Sales ExperienceMerchandising SkillsCustomer Service SkillsAnalytical SkillsMS Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Retail SalesMerchandisingFinancial AnalysisInventory ManagementPromotional StrategiesSchematic ComplianceData AnalysisSales ReportingProduct Display SetupProblem Resolution

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailIndependenceTime Management

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficePOS Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGEDValid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

CPG ProductsRetail OperationsSales Territory ManagementPromotional SupportMarket Insights

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and deliver sales for the assigned territory
Develop relationships with Store Managers and retail personnel
Sell incremental volume, displays, 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 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 product, and resolve out-of-stocks and voids
Maintain department/store-level relationships to maximize sales
Communicate market insights 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
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, 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
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines
Willingness and ability to travel
Must reside within 50 miles of Houston, TX
Able to lift and transport promotional materials or product samples weighing up to 55 lbs
Must be able to perform extended standing and walking; may need to set up displays or move carts
Not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentives
401k with company match
Healthcare coverage
Broad range of other benefits
Inclusive workplace
Accommodation support during recruitment