Outside Field Sales/Merchandising - Austin

Position Overview

Wells Enterprises is searching for a Retail Sales Associate in our Austin territory. The Retail Sales Associate is responsible for servicing and selling to retail accounts within an assigned territory, developing strong customer relationships, and driving sales. This position includes a company car and full benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as brand ambassador and face of Wells to customers; provides best in class customer service, shares expertise on Wells brands and products, resolves issues, and builds strong relationships with store personnel.
• Maintains full distribution on existing SKUs and ensures placement of new items on shelves per approved planogram, completing daily merchandising tasks including stock adjustments, facing product, tagging, rotating, building displays, placing POS materials, and providing reset support.
• Proactively makes incremental sales by securing displays and pre-selling items for upcoming promotions.
• Effectively manages time and priorities for store calls within the territory, ensuring calls are completed according to the assigned frequency.
• Completes accurate and timely database entries, reporting, recaps, expense reports, store audit information, and other ad hoc requests.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience required.
• 1-3 years of selling experience.
• Fluent in both English and Spanish preferred.
• Must maintain a current and valid driver's license. Daytime travel approximately 25%, with the possibility of an occasional overnight stay.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills; position requires daily discussions with customers at various levels.
• Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Commitment to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Good judgment and respect for others.
• Ability to work independently as well as participate in team building.
• Basic email and internet communication skills.

Benefits & Perks

• Company car provided.
• Compensation: Base pay range of $22-24/hour; actual compensation determined by experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
• Benefits: Comprehensive package including health benefits, financial wellness programs, paid time off (PTO), and eligibility for an annual incentive bonus based on company performance.