Field Marketing Representative
(San Francisco, California)

Sweet Leaf Tea, one of the country’s fastest growing, bottled iced tea companies, is looking to hire a full time retail marketing rep for the territory of Northern California.  Our product is all natural, uses no preservatives and many of our teas/lemonades are USDA organic.  Because Sweet Leaf is the only bottled tea that tastes like homemade, we’re confident that if we can get the tea past people’s lips, they’re certain to become customers for life!  Your job, as the retail marketing rep, is to find new/creative ways to sample Sweet Leaf at festivals, athletic events, charity events, in store demos—wherever people have a taste for cold, homemade tasting tea. 

This is a very “hands on” marketing position, which requires someone who is resourceful, creative and well organized.  We’re looking for a leader, who is comfortable asking for favors, who can manage others and will lead by example.  Also, be prepared to spend a significant amount of time out in the field and on the road.

Primary responsibilities include: 

·         Managing a market area sampling program including planning/executing retail demos and other in-store programs

·         Performing retail audits and shelf stocking/merchandising

·         Providing sales to area sales manager in addition to closing accounts when possible

·         Work with corporate office to plan and execute on local events

·         Hiring, training and management of sampling personnel on an as-needed basis

·         Building relationships with key market area properties, athletes, community leaders, media contacts, and others

·         Leveraging media merchandising opportunities with TV/Radio stations

·         Working in conjunction with area sales managers to insure that marketing initiatives and programs are aligned with sales goals and initiatives.

·         Building and managing the brand at retail

·         Maximizing all promotional activity with displays, case stacks, end caps, cold placement, etc.

·         Maintain shelf placement (cold & dry), price tags and POS materials.

Requirements:

·         Must have a valid drivers license

·         Good computer skills

·         Ability to travel and work a flexible schedule

·         Energetic and passionate

·         Good communication, organization skills and ability to multi-task

·         Attention to detail

·         Sales or marketing/promo experience a plus

·         College degree or 'in-process of' preferred

This is not a 9-5 job and will require working some evenings and weekends.  We pay a competitive salary, offer 401k, and full medical benefits.  Best of all, we’re a great company to work for, with a great product and great people.

You must be able to lift at least 40 lbs.  Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.