Sales Merchandiser, North Virginia

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives? If so, Hint is looking for a Sales Merchandiser in NOrth Virgina to help us continue our mission of helping people fall in love with water to live healthier lives.
As a Sales Merchandiser in North Virginia, your role is to represent Hint to retailers and promote our beverage products to consumers. You will work closely with the local sales team and distributor partner to develop new business by visiting stores and ensuring the availability and prominence of our products on shelves. You will also act as a liaison between our company and retailers, helping to build strong relationships with store personnel.
At Hint, we value hard work, creativity, and a commitment to excellence. We believe in treating our employees well and fostering a positive, inclusive work environment. We believe that pleasure and wellness can go hand in hand, and we strive to make beverages that not only taste good but are good for you too.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Time & Territory Management: You'll plan your day with your Manager in order to hit all your accounts and give each customer an excellent Hint experience. You'll also communicate with District Managers to plan for promo weeks, displays, and other sales efforts. You'll track and monitor progress by consistently using CRM tools (Repsly) to document important info, take pictures, and schedule follow-ups.
• Account Growth: You'll introduce local account managers to new flavor options available from distributors and help out with customer demos and local events. You'll sell in new flavors and additional SKUs when possible.
• Account Management: You'll ensure pricing and product are properly displayed. Creativity and attention to detail are key! You'll also learn about our business initiatives and communicate out of stocks, other issues, or possible opportunities to your local manager.
• Travel: Some travel to other regions may be requested to support adjacent territories. You will drive a cargo van and should feel comfortable with that and be willing, with the support of our eFleet Team, to manage the maintenance.
• Promotions & Point of Sale: A large portion of the role involves building and maintaining displays to drive sales. You'll assist Sales Managers with racks, coolers, push glides, and marketing banners as other sales spaces ensuring that Point of Sale and signage are up to date. Occasionally you'll replenish coolers and stock shelves using backstock to minimize out of stocks.
• Account Relationships: You'll work with a set of specific retail store accounts. Your goal is to establish a good rapport with key individuals like store managers and receivers at each account. You'll follow up regularly to ensure that consistent ordering takes place, current customers always have the product in stock, and that Hint looks GREAT on the shelves!

ABOUT US:
Hint is on a mission to help people fall in love with water. The idea behind Hint is simple: pure water, nature's original refreshment, accented with fruit essence. No sugar, no diet sweeteners. EVER.
Headquartered in San Francisco, Hint is looking for individuals to help us achieve our mission of healthier lifestyles for all.
We are #NowHiring talented individuals across the United States to help us make healthier choices more enjoyable. We do not accept agency submissions. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Hint.
Hint is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. Hint welcomes everyone to our team. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example – she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).
Requirements

• Push and pull carts carrying cases of water weighing up to 100 lbs
• Independent & Reliable: You know how to take instruction and run with it to drive results
• You thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift cases of water (approximately 20 lbs each)
• You have experience with Sales KPI's and know how to achieve quotas and goals
• Clean driving record (a clean MVR will be required before being hired)
• Experience in the CPG industry, Hospitality/ Restaurant industry or Retail Industry preferred
• At least 1-2 years of relevant work experience preferred
• Service-oriented: You love being of service to your team and your customers
• You have strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to consistently start at 7am, M-F

Benefits

• Starting at 3 weeks PTO
• Employee Discount on Hint Water
• Equity
• Car allowance or company car (if applicable)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Personal Day
• Bonus Eligible
• $150/month health and wellness reimbursement
• 100% of the employee and dependent healthcare premiums paid for by the company
• 401K (regular and Roth)
• Life insurance (company-paid and voluntary)
• Sick Days
• $100 monthly towards your cell phone and $50 monthly towards Internet (if applicable)
• Base salary of $45,000-50,000, based on territory and experience. Actual salary offer may vary based on location and work experience. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.