Senior Field Sales Specialist (Natural Chain - New Hampshire/Vermont/Maine) - Nestle
Bridgewater, NJ
About the Job
At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.
At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.
Job Description:
The Senior Field Sales Specialist (Natural Chain) will be responsible for representing the Garden of Life, Solgar, Vital Proteins and other assigned specialty brands (such as vitamins and supplements) with the sales and service of products, programs and services to independent and Key Account Retail locations and other Natural Grocery chains. This position supports Sales within the New England area to include only the states of Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire. There is a preference for candidates who live within the greater Manchester, New Hampshire area. When not travelling in the field, this role is a remote-based opportunity.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct daily on-site visits to retail locations within a defined territory to consultatively sell concepts such as category management, brand block sets, and quarterly business planning.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key personnel at each retail location while continuously providing product and brand education.
• Understand and present strategic and conceptual retail programs.
• Collaborate consistently with co-workers, regional team members, and management.
• Produce weekly/monthly reports and participate in regional conference calls.
• Perform additional duties and tasks as assigned by Field Sales Manager.
Requirements:
• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of Outside Sales or Retail Sales experience required, preferably within the natural vitamins or supplements space.
• Demonstrated fluency in MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint) required.
• Must have excellent communication (oral and written), presentation, follow-up and stakeholder management skills (including the ability to develop and maintain strong, cross-functional stakeholder relationships).
• Must be detail-oriented, agile and able to multi-task/prioritize tasks based on the needs of the team and the business.
• Willing and able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Must have excellent time management, revenue generating and customer service skills.
• Current or prior knowledge of brands such as Garden of Life, Vital Proteins or Solgar is a plus.
• Must possess strong self-initiative and accountability.
• Willing and able to travel up to and including 90%, working in the field up to and including 5 days/week (including 5-6 weekly overnights per month) required.
The approximate pay range for this position is $88,500 to $100,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as geographic location.
Nestle Offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with a company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at: About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)
Requisition ID:
302271
It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer* seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467
*Note: Nespresso is not a federal contractor and does not maintain affirmative action programs
Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy
At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.
Job Description:
The Senior Field Sales Specialist (Natural Chain) will be responsible for representing the Garden of Life, Solgar, Vital Proteins and other assigned specialty brands (such as vitamins and supplements) with the sales and service of products, programs and services to independent and Key Account Retail locations and other Natural Grocery chains. This position supports Sales within the New England area to include only the states of Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire. There is a preference for candidates who live within the greater Manchester, New Hampshire area. When not travelling in the field, this role is a remote-based opportunity.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct daily on-site visits to retail locations within a defined territory to consultatively sell concepts such as category management, brand block sets, and quarterly business planning.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key personnel at each retail location while continuously providing product and brand education.
• Understand and present strategic and conceptual retail programs.
• Collaborate consistently with co-workers, regional team members, and management.
• Produce weekly/monthly reports and participate in regional conference calls.
• Perform additional duties and tasks as assigned by Field Sales Manager.
Requirements:
• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of Outside Sales or Retail Sales experience required, preferably within the natural vitamins or supplements space.
• Demonstrated fluency in MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint) required.
• Must have excellent communication (oral and written), presentation, follow-up and stakeholder management skills (including the ability to develop and maintain strong, cross-functional stakeholder relationships).
• Must be detail-oriented, agile and able to multi-task/prioritize tasks based on the needs of the team and the business.
• Willing and able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Must have excellent time management, revenue generating and customer service skills.
• Current or prior knowledge of brands such as Garden of Life, Vital Proteins or Solgar is a plus.
• Must possess strong self-initiative and accountability.
• Willing and able to travel up to and including 90%, working in the field up to and including 5 days/week (including 5-6 weekly overnights per month) required.
The approximate pay range for this position is $88,500 to $100,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as geographic location.
Nestle Offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with a company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at: About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)
Requisition ID:
302271
It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer* seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467
*Note: Nespresso is not a federal contractor and does not maintain affirmative action programs
Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy
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