Retail Activation Specialist - Topo Chico - Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Entry Level

🌱 Grow with Us: Join Green House as a Retail Activation Specialist for a World Renowned Beverage Brand🌱
At Green House, we're more than just a creative marketing powerhouse—we're a thriving ecosystem where innovation meets strategy and passion fuels excellence. We specialize in nurturing beverage brands to reach their full potential, delivering impactful solutions that drive growth and captivate audiences. Our mission is to cultivate ideas that not only meet but exceed client expectations. At Green House, we believe that the best ideas emerge from diverse perspectives and a shared commitment to excellence.

Job Summary:
As the Retail Activation Specialist (RAS), you will be responsible for maintaining beverage merchandising products in retail stores within your designated territory. This includes lifting/carrying cases, building displays, product placement, and maintaining a clean and organized product space. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure our brands are well-represented and that our promotional activities drive consumer engagement and sales growth. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a combination of strategic planning, physical execution, and customer interaction.

Minimum Requirements: 

  • Must have a valid Driver’s License and vehicle to travel on a daily basis within the designated territory
  • Ability to work flexible hours (40 hrs per week) to meet outlet/bottler needs (possible early mornings and weekends) required
  • Ability to lift/carry cases in excess of 40 lbs and build displays on your own on a regular basis
  • Ability to pick up and transport POS, merchandising equipment, and products
  • Strong customer service skills required
  • Results-driven and customer-focused mentality with a collaborative attitude required
  • Ability to be a passionate and enthusiastic brand ambassador required
  • Adept at networking, selling, and interacting with diverse groups of people required
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all members of extended sales and brand teams required
  • Ability to get things done by leveraging opportunities against multiple resources required
  • Ability to travel out of state may be required
Key Responsibilities: 
Selling & Executing in Local Market (90%):
  • Sell and merchandise incremental cases on displays to grow retail floor space.
  • Execute new displays to gain market share and brand availability in outlets.
  • Gain new facings for assigned brands to grow market share and case volume. 
  • Execute POS to increase brand visibility and impressions in accounts. 
  • Close out of stocks for brand(s) in accounts via incremental salesfloor displays. 
  • Visit accounts to merchandise cases and grow distribution via incremental displays. 
  • Obtain “high-traffic” display opportunities and maintain brand merchandising standards throughout account(s). 
  • Review territory coverage plan with FSM weekly based on commercial opportunity; ensuring routes cover accounts where the initiatives mentioned above are attainable.

Communication and Review (10%):

  • Record a minimum of 35 account calls per week via Repsly.
  • Record 40 working hours per week via Repsly.
  • Attend and actively participate in weekly team calls.
  • Review weekly and monthly KPI progress with the Field Sales Manager. 
  • Ensure proper budget management via expense report submissions bi-weekly.

Compensation:

  • Salary: $58,000 - $62,000 annually 
  • Bonus Opportunity: 10% annually
  • Wellness Benefit: $50 monthly

Why Green House? 

At Green House, we offer a dynamic, hybrid, and inclusive work environment where your leadership skills will be valued, and your career aspirations supported. You'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact within globally recognized brands driving strategies that shape consumer preferences, cultural intrinsic, and market dynamics. We offer:

  • Innovative Work Environment and Company Culture: Collaborate with a talented team of creative professionals in a stimulating and supportive workplace. Join engaging social events and a diverse, inclusive culture that celebrates individuality. 
  • Growth Opportunity: We invest in our employees’ growth by providing a work environment that encourages personal and professional growth, and opportunities for advancement within the company. 
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off: Generous paid vacation days, holidays, and sick leave to help you recharge and maintain work-life harmony. 
  • Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans. 

Interview Process:

  1. Complete the quick application today
  2. 30-minute video meeting with the hiring team (must be on camera)
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