Nestle
Nestle
Nestle is a Swiss multinational food and beverage company with a broad portfolio spanning coffee, bottled water, dairy products, infant nutrition, confectionery, frozen foods, and pet care. Its products reach consumers worldwide through retail and foodservice channels, supported by large-scale manufacturing and supply-chain operations. On a job aggregator, Nestle’s profile is relevant to candidates exploring opportunities across food and beverage, manufacturing, and logistics, as well as work connected to nutrition, health, and wellness initiatives.

Nestlé Field Sales Representative – Alexandria, VA

Manage retail sales and merchandising across Nestlé’s Alexandria, Virginia territory. The role covers store relationships, promotions, pricing, product availability, and daily travel between customer locations.

Description

  • Drive sales across the Alexandria, Virginia territory.
  • Build relationships with store managers and retail staff.
  • Sell additional volume, promoted products, and other offerings, and conduct promotional surveys.
  • Plan and lead business reviews with store and district retail operations teams.
  • Manage financial resources responsibly.
  • Follow retail pricing guidelines.
  • Report competitor price changes and promotional activity.
  • Address competitive pricing issues.
  • Find and correct product voids and ensure new items are stocked.
  • Merchandise products, follow shelf plans, replenish and rotate stock, and manage unsellable products.
  • Address ongoing out-of-stock and product void issues.
  • Maintain store and department relationships to support sales.
  • Share market insights from retail locations with management.
  • Travel daily between customer locations within the assigned territory.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, psychology, or a related field preferred.
  • Two or more years of retail sales, merchandising, or retail management experience with consumer packaged goods preferred, but not required.
  • Valid driver’s license in good standing.
  • Strong customer service and organizational skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Strong verbal and written communication, selling, and analytical skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook) and other point-of-sale systems.
  • Ability to analyze financial, inventory, retail conditions, or other data.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines.
  • Willingness and ability to travel.
  • Must live within 50 miles of Alexandria, Virginia.
  • Ability to lift and transport promotional materials or product samples weighing up to 55 pounds.

Benefits

  • Eligibility for performance-based incentives or bonuses.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Healthcare coverage.
  • Competitive total rewards package.
  • Inclusive workplace.
  • Accommodation support during the recruitment process.

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