Sales Representative

~ The team at Garden of Life has set the industry standard with regard to digestive support supplements. These products were designed to support the gastrointestinal tract in its role of digestion and assimilation. ~

We are interested in building relationships with people to help them transform their lives to attain extraordinary health. By combining the best of nature and science, the Garden of Life brand offers a path to healthy living with premium products that are supported by education and innovation.

At Garden of Life we offer exciting and challenging career opportunities in a dynamic, health-conscious industry. Our mission is to attract, retain and develop high caliber employees, who share the dedication of empowering extraordinary health and the desire to maintain a workplace culture in which all employees feel valued and able to contribute their personal best.

We achieve a uniquely collaborative and supportive work environment through trust, respect and loyalty to each other and with our customers, distributors and suppliers.

Position Overview

Responsible for partnering with assigned independent health food store retailers and key accounts in an effort to raise the attention given to the Garden of Life product line and increase sell in and sell through with primary focus on the consumer. The efforts in assigned retail stores include, but are not limited to, sales and service of products, programs and services, consumer product sampling and education, retailer education and training, event coordination, account development, improved merchandising and product placement.

Note: Please note these are 2 positions.

Responsibilities

Daily personal visits to retail locations five days a week. Responsible for understanding and presenting strategic and conceptual retail programs, presenting promotional buys, assisting with store-level promotional management, including EDLP’s, Line Drives, New Product Launches, and Quarterly Promotions. Within a defined territory the representative will be expected to complete a minimum number of on site visits to consultatively sell concepts such as category management and brand block sets and conduct quarterly business planning.

• Product demonstration support
• Store employee training and education
• New product and promotion set up
• Replenish supply of EH magazines, books, literature, and ensure store employees are aware of available tools
• Display and case stack sales
• Assist consumers generally to shop across the store
• Ensure GOL products are properly merchandised with signage and discounts are being passed to consumers
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Requirements:  

• Bachelors preferred but not required
•  Minimum of 2 years outside and/or retail sales experience
•  Industry and product knowledge helpful but not required
•  Revenue generating skills
•  Self-motivated
•  Able to manage time effectively and efficiently
•  Exceptional relationship building and customer service skills
•  Effective presentation skills
•  Proficient computer, Microsoft Office Suite, and Internet search skills
• Home office
• Able to work weekends 
• Outside field travel