wildwonder is one of the fastest growing beverage companies and makes a heritage-inspired sparkling drink with gut health benefits. Food is our love language and we don't believe in sacrificing taste for health. Our delicious prebiotic & probiotic drinks are distributed nationally and carried by flagship retailers such as Whole Foods, Sprouts, Target, Albertsons / Safeway, Kroger as well as the most health conscious corporate offices including Google and Doordash. wildwonder has been featured by Shark Tank, The Today Show, Inc. Magazine, Oprah, Well+Good, Forbes, etc.
We are on a mission to create everyday wonders and for those under-voiced in our communities. 5% of profits from every can goes to causes that empower female and marginalized communities. More info here: https://drinkwildwonder.com/
We are seeking a dynamic, driven, and personable go-getter who's ready to join a rocket ship and do whatever it takes to grow a beverage brand. This is a merchandising position that requires you to be on the road, visiting accounts in in broader Denver.
Roles & Responsibilities:
? Manage relationships with current accounts (King Soopers, Safeway, Whole Foods, Sprouts and more), including calling and visiting retail and food service customers regularly and ensuring merchandising
? Ability to recognize and engage with key decision makers at store level as well as District/ Regional management for retail banners in the territory to build strong communication for upcoming events and promos
? Ensure wildwonder is 100% in stock. Check inventory on shelf, on display and in backstock. Build and maintain displays and restock shelves to increase brand presence and sales.
? Support launches and promotions, sell in additional SKUs, gain additional facings, and work with store buyers and managers to increase orders. Execute new schematics/resets as required. Maintain good understanding of our products, pricing, margin structure, and promo strategies
? Assist regional manager to meet distribution and velocity goals
? Communicate daily with managers via app based CRM
? Attend and contribute to weekly company and team meetings
? Provide market level insights including customer and consumer feedback, competitive activity, and market successes
? Act as ambassador for the brand and participate in field marketing activities as needed
? 80% of time in market visiting accounts, work hours begin no later than 7:30 am to guarantee time with accounts' key decision makers
Qualifications:
? Able to drive to accounts in Denver, with bimonthly trips to Frisco, Colorado Springs and Fort Collins.
? Proficient in Google Suites (Google Sheets, Google Docs, Gmail), Excel, Microsoft Word. We don't care about diploma, only your attitude and drive
? 1-3 years' experience in merchandising, retail sales, or field marketing, and a passion for CPG
? Enjoy engaging with people and building relationships
? Highly motivated, resourceful, go-getter mentality and willing to do what it takes to meet goals and deadlines
? Demonstrated problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
? Clean driver's license, reliable car, and proof of insurance
? Ability to lift 20 lbs., load, set up, execute and tear down promotional items