Sr. Sales Representative- Grocery Channel

Job ID: 10398 

Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day. 

Position Title: Sr. Sales Representative   

Location: Remote – Portland, OR

Reports to: Director, Strategic Grocery

Job Summary:

The Sales rep supports sales account managers in administrative tasks, enhances communication and ensures smooth execution of item and product/sample management in conjunction with our customers. 

Responsibilities:

• Partners with sales teams to support new item & promotional setups, item content health scores and item maintenance (entering, tracking and communicating progress and completion across sales teams). Maintains item master authorized files, promotional files & other ad hoc maintenance and tracking files. Supports promotional and feature documents for the account teams.
• Owns account teams sample ordering and management processes for line reviews, innovation summits, strategic meetings and any other account management needs.
• Owns and executes the customer sample delivery process (Ordering, tracking, labeling and coordinate delivery).
• Organizes, sets and maintains backroom product and in-office planogram modulars.
• Assists sales team with any product organization or delivery needs.
• Establishes a community of practice with Sales Coordinators and Reps to identify best practices.
• Assists in developing cohesive team processes and trackers for effective execution.
• Owns meeting cadence and invites with account managers to obtain tasks and priorities.
• Maintains a high level of organization to efficiently manage tasks, prioritize responsibilities and streamline workflows.
• Owns and maintains competitive assortment audits.
• Supports Directors on approved strategic initiatives.

Key Qualifications:

• Collaborative and effective communication, interpersonal and conflict management skills.
• Strong attention to detail, creative thinking, and exceptional problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and redirect frequently.
• Self-starter with a bias toward action, taking initiative, and communicating challenges with solutions.
• Proficient in Windows Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
• Kroger Systems knowledge preferred but not required.
• Bachelor's degree.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Kroger experience preferred.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.