Full-Time

Field Sales Representative

Acosta Group

Acosta Group

1-10 employees

Retail, marketing, and foodservice solutions provider

Compensation Overview

$20/hr

Waukegan, IL, USA

In Person

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
Sales
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • 1–3 years of experience in retail sales, field sales, consumer marketing, brand advocacy, or a related customer-facing role
  • Demonstrated experience engaging directly with consumers and influencing purchasing decisions in a retail or in-person sales environment
  • Strong understanding of sales fundamentals, customer engagement techniques, and promotional execution
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to work independently, manage schedules, and prioritize tasks across multiple client mandates
  • Comfortable using mobile applications for reporting, photo capture, and time management
  • Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation (if applicable to program structure)
  • Willingness to complete company-provided sales and product certification programs as required
  • Commitment to ongoing learning and skill development through structured sales training and certification opportunities provided by the company
Responsibilities
  • Build and maintain effective working relationships with store management and key retail staff to support in-store execution and sales goals
  • Drive increased sell-through and market share within the designated territory through a comprehensive approach that includes direct consumer (B2C) engagement, assisted selling, associate training, and influencing store personnel
  • Engage directly with consumers in a retail environment to influence purchase decisions by confidently presenting product features, benefits, and value propositions
  • Act as a brand ambassador during in-store interactions, product demonstrations, and promotional activities to increase consumer awareness, advocacy, and loyalty
  • Communicate program objectives and product knowledge to retail partners and reinforce consumer-facing messaging that aligns with brand and promotional strategies
  • Identify consumer needs through active listening and recommend appropriate products to maximize sales outcomes and conversion
  • Identify upselling opportunities, incremental merchandising activities, and additional display placement to enhance product visibility and performance
  • Ensure product availability, accurate pricing, and full shelf presence for assigned client brands
  • Execute merchandising standards including planogram compliance, stock rotation, and promotional display setup
  • Proactively identify on-shelf issues and take corrective action (e.g., replenishment, facing, placement adjustments)
  • Capture in-store observations, photos, inventory counts, and competitive insights using designated reporting tools
  • Submit accurate and timely activity reports to support client analytics and program performance tracking
  • Share feedback from retailers that may influence product strategy, promotional planning, or operational improvements
  • Represent multiple clients within a syndicated program while maintaining neutrality and professionalism
  • Prioritize workflow across brands based on program expectations, visit frequency, and client requirements
  • Participate in virtual or in-person training sessions to stay current on product knowledge and execution standards

Acosta Group coordinates a network of trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies to help brands grow wherever they are sold. It provides end-to-end support across the consumer journey, including in-store sales execution, training, omnichannel marketing, and data-driven insights. Unlike a single firm, it operates as a collective of specialized agencies under one umbrella, enabling cohesive, cross-channel programs and shared data. Its goal is to accelerate brand growth by connecting today’s commerce activities with tomorrow’s opportunities.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Jacksonville, Florida

Founded

2023

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Fresh research supports national brands and private label working together.[2]
  • Acosta serves over 3,200 clients, including 130 billion-dollar brands.[3]
  • European expansion and acquisitions deepen scale and innovation across geographies.[3]

What critics are saying

  • CommerceIQ partnership signals dependence on external technology for AI capabilities.[1]
  • Integration across acquired agencies raises execution risk and operational complexity.[3]
  • National-brand strength in fresh reduces private-label-only growth leverage.[2]

What makes Acosta Group unique

  • Acosta unites retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies across omnichannel growth.[7]
  • Its collective spans trusted agencies, including CROSSMARK and Product Connections.[3]
  • Connected Commerce combines commerce expertise with CommerceIQ's AI platform.[1]

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Legal Insurance

Employee Discount Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Performance Bonus

Professional Development Budget

Company News

Images by Alina
Mar 12th, 2025
Celebrating Excellence: Acosta Group Aspire Awards 2024

On Friday, March 7th, Acosta Group hosted an unforgettable evening at the Hammock Beach Resort & Spa, honoring the dedication, leadership, and impact of 55 outstanding individuals at the Aspire Awards 2024.