Demo & Merchandising Specialist -Tampa, FL

Overview

Chomps is the fastest-growing snack brand in the U.S. We reimagine snacking with meat snacks made from high-quality proteins, no sugar, and real ingredients. Chomps are available in over 30,000 stores nationwide with a strong e-commerce presence. Our mission is to inspire, educate, and fuel our community with accessible, real food that doesn’t compromise on taste.

Tampa, FL

Retail Specialist —
Hourly Pay: $25-$35 depending on experience —
Full time: 40 hours a week

The Retail Specialist is our Chompian in stores sharing the product benefits, premium attributes and uses of Chomps. The Retail Specialist supports our Business Analytics function and Account Owners in conducting in-store demonstrations and store visits in their region while serving as the conduit between the brand, product, and consumer at the point of purchase.

• Conduct store visits in Grocery and Natural channel retailers per direction of Sales and Business Analytics Teams (about 40% of workload).
• New item acceptance (close voids) in Key Accounts to include, but not limited to:
  Whole Foods, Sprouts, The Fresh Markets and Publix.
• Merchandising:
  Pack out product from back of house and drive new orders.
• Shelf tag management/promotional compliance.
• Secondary Displays and selling in shipper program.
• Product education.
• Execute demos in store (50%+ of workload): build baseline understanding of Chomps message points to clearly communicate food credentials, product benefits, premium attributes and uses to consumers at point of purchase.
• Establish quick rapport with a wide variety of shoppers and store personnel while building relationships at store level.
• Demonstrate a sales acumen yielding strong demonstration performance by meeting or exceeding sales goals.
• All activity (Demos/Store Visits) will be processed through retail CRM platform (Repsly).
• Be prepared to engage in physical activity including standing for up to 8 hours and lifting products up to 40lbs.
• Travel locally approximately 90% of the time.
• Accept responsibility for organizational goals by taking ownership of new and different duties and identifying new opportunities at retail.

• Self-motivated and solutions oriented.
• Collaborative mindset with strength in effectively receiving and communicating feedback.
• Proactive, clear and direct communicator.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Prior promotional and demonstrating experience a plus.
• Has a passion for great natural product brands!
• Results oriented and process driven, with high expectations of self and team.
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle to transport equipment and travel to different events.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• This is a full-time role, up to 40 hours a week.
• Once hired, you will be employed through our third party partners Work Well Workforce solutions. This role is not direct employment with Chomps.

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Accrued paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for bonus, based on performance
• Monthly wellness reimbursement
• Cell phone stipend

Chomps is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. To achieve our mission of making nutritious food more accessible we greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which comes from diversity of all types, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do and the smart thing for our business.

We're aware of the research showing that historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a job if they don t believe that they meet all of the criteria. Do you hesitate to submit an application because you believe you need to check every box? Please apply anyway with a thoughtful cover letter! We would love to hear from you to discuss how you can help us build a great team at Chomps.

You must reside in the United States to be considered for this position. Chomps does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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