Sales Coordinator

~ We create products from plants - not petroleum ~  

We are a group of passionate eco-entrepreneurs driven to positively impact the environment by changing everyday behavior. By purchasing from repurpose you are supporting a women owned, sustainable company that is changing the world one cup, plate, and fork at a time.

We started Repurpose® as a team from a variety of different backgrounds dedicated to creating a positive impact through business. Our Founder & CEO Lauren Gropper has spent her career focused on sustainability and Repurpose® was born through a dream to create an everyday product that could impact millions of people. 

Position Overview  

Repurpose is growing and
seeking a rockstar Sales Coordinator!

Are you self-motivated and have a passion for building
something from the ground up? Do you want a business career without working in
a cubicle? Have you ever been described as a go-getter, driven, and
goal-oriented?

We are looking for a sales coordinator who is driven and passionate
about helping build an established but growing, world-changing, multi-million
dollar sustainable products company. We are looking for all-around stars that
crave the entrepreneurial spirit and a sense of mission in their work.

This is a dynamic
position requiring the ability to focus on ongoing goals, objectives and
management of the details associated with day-to-day retail sales and overall
business development. The Sales Coordinator is responsible for maintaining
existing business as well as generating new business opportunities for
Repurpose. 

Responsibilities  

Position Detail: 

• Implement national sales strategy
  developed in conjunction with CMO, consultants and brokers.
• Develop, submit, implement, and track
  strategic sales promotional plans for assigned accounts on new and current
  products.
• Present new products and complete
  paperwork; formulate and review sales strategies necessary to obtain product
  placement; monitor assigned retail accounts to determine and suggest new
  product placement opportunities.
• Create and present promotional
  opportunities through the retailers’ advertising vehicles on/or off shelf.
• Process and follow up on orders as
  necessary.
• Coordinate demonstrations in retail
  accounts. Ability to comprehend and use sales data in presentations
• Manage trade shows/table top shows as
  directed by management.
• Help coordinate educational
  seminars/trainings. Conduct retail audits as necessary.
• Report directly to Sales Manager and CMO
  regarding sales issues and objectives.
• Respond timely to all correspondence.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends,
  competitors, competitive product lines, current retail environment and
  available promotional and marketing programs.
• Utilize reporting tools to analyze
  movement, lift, placement, and voids; work with sales team to manage, monitor
  and maximize implementation of placement, plus-outs and promotions. 

Qualifications  

Experience/Skills Required: 

• This is a full-time Los Angeles based position
  ideal for someone with 2-3 years food/non-food sales experience.
• 20% travel required.
• Self-starter with strong sales and
  merchandizing skills.
• Experience in the Natural Products
  Industry is a plus.
• Dependable, extroverted, diplomatic
  person, able to problem-solve successfully with a wide variety of people and
  issues.
• A high level of motivation with a
  strong work ethic.
• Flexibility to successfully multi-task
  in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective interpersonal skills and a
  positive outlook.
• A “can do/do whatever it takes to get
  the job done” attitude.
• Ability to work independently while
  being a strong team player.
• Outstanding organizational and
  follow-up skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and listening
  skills.
• Flexibility to accept a variety of
  fluctuating tasks.
• Ability to manage time and deadlines. 

Compensation: Compensation is dependent on experience and will be a combination of base
salary + bonus. 

To Apply 

• Please use the email address below to send a resume and a brief cover letter.
• In your cover letter, please include why you would be a good
  fit for Repurpose.
• We are looking to fill the position as soon as possible.