**DESCRIPTION** The Field Specialist primarily provides retail sales coverage and coverage of retail special projects for an assigned retail territory. They are responsible for representing ACOSTA and our principals through store coverage and executing objectives as set forth by the principal, Client Manager, Customer Manager or the District Manager to achieve superior in-store results in an assigned territory. **RESPONSIBILITIES** + Deliver 100% coverage every reporting cycle of assigned retail territory according to client frequency plans. + Ensure all client priorities and objectives are met. Effectively communicate client information to store personnel. Communicate to District Managers when not met and provide substantiation. + Ensure all client standards are maintained in assigned stores according to customer shelving guidelines and planograms/modulars. This includes rotating and cleaning product. + Achieve new item placement according to client speed to shelf guidelines as well as maintain 100% distribution on all existing items 100% of the time. + Meet or exceed sales quota objectives for store level selling programs. + Will answer all questions for all clients assigned and report any issues via PPC. Retail reporting must be accurate and transmitted on a daily basis. + Follow company policy in execution of work. + Responsible for replenishing shelves, displays, etc. as per client instructions. + Complete all assigned paperwork as it relates to job execution and performance and planning of assigned territory. + Communicate daily with Client manager, Customer Manager or District Manager via voicemail or email to ensure information being utilized and relayed is up to date and accurate. Communicate all store issues as quickly as possible with as much detail as can be provided. + Be available for client work withs when required as well as regional meetings. + Maintain professional conduct at all times according to ACOSTA guidelines. Do not compromise personal integrity or ACOSTA integrity in order to complete a client priority. + Develop relationships with store personnel that are conducive to achieving our client goals and objectives. + Participate in all client incentive contests, promotions, etc. + Be prepared to address store personnel as a group when the opportunity arises to communicate a specific client promotion, contest, etc. + Develop and execute personal Performance Agreement to ensure maximum achievement regarding Yearly Evaluations. **QUALIFICATIONS** Minimum education and work experience + High school diploma or equivalent + Prior retail experience is preferred Knowledge, Skill and Ability Requirements + Must be able to effectively communicate with others. + Must be able to give an effective sales presentation to store or department managers. + Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds. + Must have a valid driver’s license and must be able to drive a car for extended period of time. + Must be available for occasional overnight travel. + Must be available for occasional weekend work (Demos, Food Shows, or Special Client Programs). + Must be willing and able to work in extremely cold conditions when required (i.e. refrigerated and freezer sections of retail stores). + Must be able to walk, stoop, kneel, reach, pull, grasp and stand on a daily basis. Must have good vision, dexterous use of both hands and be able to operate a calculator, fax machine, telephone, copier, hand truck, pallet jack, hammer, screwdriver, drill and case cutter. + Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time. Physical Requirements + Seeing + Ability to Travel Distances + Driving + Color Perception + Climbing + Carrying (30lbs-60lbs) + Listening + Pushing/Pulling + Touching + Lifting (30lbs-60lbs) **ABOUT US** Acosta and Mosaic are the sales and marketing powerhouses behind the most recognized and proven brands with top retailers in the United States and Canada. We offer flexible services that maximize efficiency. Acosta has the talent and technology to build data-, reach- and relationship-driven strategies to execute those strategies, and the tools to monitor, track and optimize metrics-based results for customers and retailers. Acosta and its subsidiaries, in good faith, believes that this posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at the time of this posting. Acosta may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications and locations. This range may be modified in the future. Acosta and its subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs, to the extent required by law. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Mosaic reserves the right to modify all or part of any job descriptions at its discretion in order to meet and or exceed the needs of the business. _By submitting your application you agree with and accept the Acosta Privacy Statement and Terms of Conditions._ Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer **Job Category:** Marketing **Position Type:** Full time **Business Unit:** Marketing **Salary Range:** $41,600.00 - $41,600.00 **Company:** Acosta Services Canada Co **Req ID:** 4264