**DESCRIPTION** As an Outside Sales Representative/Route Sales for Acosta, you'll have the chance to influence an entire industry. How's that for impact? We are looking for seasoned sales professionals to join our winning team. You will act as the primary customer contact by executing market strategy, selling, and promoting a leading manufacturer of consumer goods in the Chicago IL market area. **RESPONSIBILITIES** **We offer: Job Stability, Set Schedule, Team Setting, Paid Time Off and Benefits** Acosta provides paid time off and complete benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401k options to both FT and PT associates. An Employee Assistance Program includes free, confidential access to counseling, programs, tools, and services to help our employees and eligible family members live a balanced and happy life. * Stimulate market growth through coverage of urban independent Retail C-Stores that are supplied by cash & carry and c-store distributors in assigned geography. * Manage sales, distribution and merchandising of our brand portfolio within an assigned territory * Conduct professional product presentations to current and prospective Retail customers * Place product orders and expand product offerings to retailers by selling initial fill into store by selling product off company supplied van * Achieving sales goals and brand building presence * Building lasting relationships with store managers/owners by providing expert consumer insights and advice * Utilize iPad technology for reporting all inventory/sales made daily and weekly * Consistently demonstrating company values in all business interactions **QUALIFICATIONS** **Education Requirements:** + High School Diploma/GED **Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:** * Route/Territory sales experience preferred * Professional sales approach * Knowledgeable and passionate about exceptional client service and exceeding sales goals * Outgoing and assertive personality * Exceptional time management skills, excellent communication skills and organizational skills required * iPad technology skills * Trip planning skills and comfort with driving a commercial van (Ford Transit Connect or similar) * Valid driver's license required **The Perks:** + Competitive Salary and Benefits Package + Comprehensive Training + Professional Mentoring + Field Coaching and Market Support + Company expenses including company van, gas card, EZ Pass, parking. Acosta utilizes E-Verify for validating the ability to work in the United States for all job candidates. If you want more information on what this entails and your rights as a job applicant, please use the link provided to access information on our use of E-Verify and your right to work. Employer Resources (e-verify.gov) **ABOUT US** Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer **Job Category:** Retail **Position Type:** Full time **Business Unit:** Sales **Salary Range:** $44,200.00 - $55,300.00 **Company:** Acosta Employee Holdco LLC **Req ID:** 3604