Sales Associate - Mondelez International

**Job Description** **Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Are you ready to make it happen at Mondelez International?** **Sales Associate** Become one of our Sales Associates by establishing and maintaining rapport with key store individuals while providing outstanding customer service, maximizing sales, conducting effective planning & order-writing; as well as supporting and completing activities such as merchandising displays and partnering up with nationally recognized customers such as _Walmart, Target, Kroger and more_ . Become an ambassador of world-famous brands like **Oreo, Ritz, belVita, Chips Ahoy, Triscuit** among other delicious industry-leading snacks. **Main responsibilities:** + Carry out instore visits according to Mondelez' visit method, ensuring Nabisco leading brands are well represented, stocked and maintained through the implementation of Mondelez' guidelines. + Ensure Sales Representative's negotiations with store managers are being followed and communicate any issues with Mondelez management team. + Follow the daily route planning prepared by the operations team to ensure the most efficient instore service. + Represent Mondelez International in front of in store employees and work closely with sales representative to optimize visibility of Mondelez products on shelves and the construction of promotional displays. + Enhance seasonal sales, seasonal displays, and new product launches. + Work in conjunction with the Merchandisers to ensure inventory is fully stocked, rotated and presentable at all times. **What you can expect from us:** The annual base salary for this position is $44,000 and it offers a comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefit package, in addition to paid vacation, holidays, 401(k) match and Employee Assistance Program benefits. Along with a competitive compensation package, the Sales Associate position is eligible to participate in an incentive program. Mondelez International also offers a company vehicle, which includes a gas card and vehicle maintenance program. **Who is a good fit?** + Be at least 18 years of age, have a valid driver's license. + High School Diploma or GED preferred. + Live within 50 miles range from the primary location: **Tacoma, WA** + Secondary locations: **Lacey, Tumwater, Federal Way, Auburn, Kent, Bonney Lake, Port Angeles and Sequim, WA** + Schedule availability required: **Monday - Friday (weekend work required depending on business needs)** + Must be open to relocation, outside of region, and outside of state, as necessary + Ability to perform hard work in a fast-paced work environment and to meet the defined physical activities like repetitive lifting bending, and carrying up to 25 lbs., occasionally over 50 lbs., pushing & pulling over. This includes physically moving our products from the stock rooms and stocking the store's shelves. + Ability to Identify opportunities to use promotional and merchandising techniques to develop and support customer relations; as well as creativity to generate ideas and solutions that capitalize on opportunities to benefit customers and Mondelez International + Previous retail / grocery experience is a plus. No Relocation support available **Business Unit Summary** **The United States is the largest market in the Mondelez International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we** **produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands-including** **_Oreo_** **and** **_Chips Ahoy!_** **cookies,** **_Ritz_** **,** **_Wheat Thins_** **and** **_Triscuit_** **crackers, and** **_Swedish Fish_** **and** **_Sour Patch_** **_Kids_** **confectionery products -are close at hand for our consumers across the country.** Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance. **Job Type** Regular Field Sales Sales At Mondelez International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about. We have a rich portfolio of strong brands - both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast. Join us and Make It An Opportunity! Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.