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We’re Looking For A(n): Retail Sales Intern to assist multiple Territory Sales Manager in driving Golden Hippo pet brand sales in your assigned Area. Your time will be split between virtual sales calls (Inside Sales for multiple territories) to pet stores, store visits with your assigned Territory Sales Manager and independent field work to current accounts in your market. Measured by incremental sales to the C/D stores in your assigned Territory
Location: Remote, Virginia, New York, or Pennsylvania
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Grow distribution and service levels in assigned virtual territory of smaller stores within the Area.
- Deliver in-store demonstrations, marketing/merchandising support and employee training for stores in geographic (assigned) territory
- Assist TSM in all aspects of their business in assigned territory
- Help build strong relationships with smaller stores in assigned territory through independent account calls
- Deliver Ad Hoc analysis via store visits (ie. Competitive pricing, competitive brand communications, etc…)
- Learn all aspects of field sales in the independent pet channel
- Take part in Area meetings to learn and grow
- Attend industry events in the Area , including distributor and retailer shows, to represent the brands and expand your network and stay updated on industry trends.
- Maintain an understanding of pet brands, the independent pet channel and the pet industry on the whole.
Qualifications (Note: We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick ALL of these boxes.):
- Ability to travel 50% of the time within market area
- Currently enrolled in a relevant or business degree program
- Some basic retail or sales type experience or past internship preferred
- Some relevant pet industry experience preferred
- Strong communications and presentation skills
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Self-motivated and self-directed.
- Detail-oriented with exceptional follow-through skills to ensure tasks are completed accurately.
- Curiosity and commitment to ongoing growth, staying updated on industry trends, and uncovering new opportunities
Golden Perks & Benefits:
- Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We’ve donated over $6.1 million to date.
- Professional developmentopportunities with mentorship, continuous learning programs, empowering you to progress and excel in your career.
- For those coming into our Woodland Hills, CA office, you’ll find a fully stocked kitchen and a free on-site gym.
- Virtual and in-person company events, like our annual holiday party, happy hours, and virtual cooking nights, designed to cultivate connections and enhance work-life balance.
To read more about our Perks & Benefits, click here.
The base salary range is $17-$20.
The posted salary range in this job posting reflects data based on California's cost of labor analysis. This salary range is subject to change per state; please click here to find the pay differential in your state of residence if the role is remote”
Salary is based on a wide range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geographical location.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.
A Note to Recruiting Agencies: At Golden Hippo, we handle all hiring through our internal Talent Acquisition team. Occasionally, we might use staffing or recruiting agencies to support our internal team in finding the right candidates. Agencies are not authorized to contact our hiring teams directly to present candidates. Our internal Talent Acquisition team is responsible for all candidate presentations to our hiring managers. Golden Hippo will need written approval and a signed agreement before submitting any candidate info for a specific job opening. Without this, we won’t pay any fees for placements. Thank you for your understanding.
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