Nabisco Senior Sales Service Merchandiser

Job DescriptionAre You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.You will develop professional relationships with our customers and optimise base sales, NPD & promotions. You will ensure great visibility in retailers and delivery of sales capabilities. Your drive will lead you to deliver the field KPI's and hit your annual objectivesHow you will contributeYou will:Ensure a maximum visual impact and an optimum shelf availability through merchandising techniques.

Implement and monitor promotional activities.

Point of buying materials placement and implementation.

Report on activities.

What you will bringA desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:Excellent communication and inter-personal skills

Solid knowledge about sales and negotiation processes

Strong analytical skills

Sales experience required, preferably FMCG/CPG

Perseverance and attention to details

Primary location: Riverside, CASecondary locations: Conora, Hemet, Lake Ilsenore, Murrieta and TemeculaThe role of the Mondelēz International Senior Sales Service Representative (Sr. SSR) is a full-time, entry-level Sales position that is designed to build a world class Direct Store Delivery (DSD) business at the retail level. This position will maximize sales, conduct effective planning & order-writing, as well as supporting and completing activities such as merchandising & shelf-pricing. The Sr. SSR acts as a sales expert to retail stores on a variety of territories covering the absence of a Sales Representative who may be on vacation or a leave of absence.A major objective of this role is to establish and maintain rapport with key store individuals while providing outstanding customer service. This role will be responsible for maintaining a timely and accurate call schedule. This role will also be responsible for identifying and communicating individual store opportunities to the appropriate Mondelēz International personnel.Benefits and Compensation:This position offers a comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefit package, in addition to paid vacation, holidays, 401(k) match and Employee Assistance Program benefits. Along with a competitive compensation package and mileage reimbursement, the Senior Sales Service Representative is also eligible to participate in an incentive program.Key Competencies:Planning and organizing skills

Effective communication skills

Creativity

Flexibility

Detail-oriented

Problem solving skills

Self-starter: Ability to work independently

Selling and Inventory Management: Fully using sales, order management systems and technologies to ensure exceptional customer service

Promotions/Merchandising: Identifying opportunities to use promotional and merchandising techniques to develop and support customer relations

Utilization of innovation and creativity in generating new and unique ideas and solutions that capitalize on opportunities to benefit customers and Mondelēz International

Ability to form customer partnerships that exceed expectations and help customers identify and execute the appropriate strategies for their business success

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Internet and Cellular/Wireless devices

Requirements:Ability to perform hard work in a fast-paced work environment and to meet the defined physical activities, which include:

Repetitive lifting (from floor to waist, chest high and above), bending, and carrying up to 25 lbs., occasionally over 50 lbs., pushing & pulling over 100+ lbs., etc., while adhering to the safety expectations and processes

Ability to stand and stock shelves, using repetitive hand/arm motions throughout the entire shift

Unpacking Nabisco product consisting of 100 cases or more

Experience utilizing hand pallet jack and pushing/pulling U-Boat carts is preferred.

Previous retail / grocery experience is a plus, as well as work that has included physical activities (lifting, bending, reaching, carrying, pushing and pulling)

Ability to drive your personal vehicle to a variety of store locations (mileage will be reimbursed).

A flexible work schedule is required, including being available to travel across the region, a week at a time, to cover a territory and being available to work weekends and holidays; some overnight travel may be required

Additional responsibilities as assigned

High School Diploma or GED required; college degree preferred

You must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance

Successful completion of drug test, MVR check, and general background check

No Relocation support availableBusiness Unit SummaryThe United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz , Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country.Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.Job TypeRegularField SalesSalesAt Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gumOur 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.Join us and Make It An Opportunity!