Merchandiser

Hint Sales Merchandiser

Back when we started Hint in 2005, our motto was Drink Water, Not Sugar. Our mission to this day is to help people fall in love with water delicious, fruit-infused water so they can live healthier lives.

Twenty years on, we've attracted our share of imitators, but no one has been able to match that touch of true fruit flavor in every bottle of Hint. The craftsmanship we put into creating flavors that fully reflect their fruit origin is unparalleled. With no sweeteners, no preservatives, and zero calories, is it any wonder our fans have turned Hint into an obsession.

Today, Hint is sold in over 30,000 stores all over the United States. We feature dozens of amazing flavors including perennial favorites Blackberry, Watermelon, and Cherry as well as limited edition smash-ups and exclusive bundles, all available at drinkhint.com, Amazon, e-Retail account, and major retailers.

The Opportunity

Hint is hiring a Sales Merchandiser to help drive expansion of our flavored water portfolio across North and South Carolina, concentrating on key border markets. The ideal candidate will reside in Charlotte, NC or Rocky Hill, SC and be comfortable with regular travel within the region and throughout the surrounding areas. This is an opportunity to learn about a growing brand as the beverage industry continues to trend toward healthier options.

You will follow a specific delivery schedule/route developing and maintaining key accounts, identifying opportunities for growth, and fostering customer relationships to ensure that our products are received and placed on display/shelves.

Key accounts: Walmart, Publix, Harris Teeter and Target

What You Will Do

• Account Relationships: You'll work with a set of specific retail store accounts. Your goal is to establish a good rapport with key individuals like store managers and receivers at each account. You'll follow up regularly to ensure that consistent ordering takes place, current customers always have the product in stock, and that Hint looks GREAT on the shelves.
• Account Management: You'll ensure that all pricing and products are properly displayed. Creativity and attention to detail are key! You'll also learn about our business initiatives and communicate out-of-stocks, other issues, or possible opportunities to your local manager.
• Promotions & Point of Sale: A large portion of the role involves building and maintaining displays to drive sales. You'll assist Sales Managers with racks, coolers, push glides, and marketing banners as other sales spaces ensuring that Point of Sale and signage is up-to-date. You'll replenish coolers and stock shelves using backstock to minimize out-of-stocks.
• Account Growth: You'll introduce local account managers to new flavor options available from distributors and help out with customer demos and local events. You'll sell in new flavors and additional SKUs when possible.
• Time & Territory Management: You'll plan your day with your Manager to hit all your accounts and give each customer an excellent Hint experience. You'll also communicate with your Manager to plan for promo weeks, displays, and other sales efforts. You'll track and monitor progress by consistently using CRM tools (Repsly) to document important info, take pictures, and schedule follow-ups.
• Travel: Some travel to other regions may be requested to support adjacent territories.