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Market Development Representative

Confidential Client•Agriculture & Food
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$74,725
Honolulu, Hawaii
A Day Ago

The Market Development Representative at Confidential Client is responsible for driving sales growth and brand presence in off-premise retail locations by implementing strategic programs, managing distributor relationships, and achieving volume and distribution goals. This role requires strong sales acumen, data-driven decision making, and effective communication to build customer rapport and execute promotional initiatives within an assigned territory.

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Description

About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Sales (Consumer Packaged Goods - Beverage).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


What You’ll Be Doing

Confidential Client is hiring a Market Development Representative to grow retail distribution and drive sales for its beverage brands across an assigned territory in Honolulu, HI. This is a part-time, contract field-sales role focused on off-premise accounts (grocery, convenience, and liquor stores).

  • Craft and implement growth-focused solutions to increase velocity and distribution for assigned accounts.
  • Build brand awareness using consumer and category trends to educate customers and identify merchandising opportunities.
  • Lead distributor and in-store execution — merchandising, displays, and retail promotions to meet execution standards.
  • Achieve volume and distribution objectives for core brands in your portfolio.
  • Execute territory programs that deliver on merchandising, displays, and promotional goals.
  • Build strong, reciprocal relationships with assigned customers and distributor partners.
  • Serve as the main point of contact between customers, wholesalers, and internal teams; communicate needs and opportunities clearly.
  • Monitor and report on established KPIs and use sales data to drive decisions and actions.

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
  • Minimum 1 year of field sales experience in alcohol-beverage or CPG (consumer packaged goods). New grads should have relevant sales/marketing internships, part-time sales roles, or competition experience.
  • Proven, results-driven track record with volume and distribution achievements.
  • Comfortable using sales data analytics and CRM/tools to identify trends and measure results.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the assigned territory.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
  • Must live in or near the assigned territory.
  • Ability to cover ordinary business expenses up front (prompt reimbursement provided).
  • Willingness/ability to obtain any required local solicitor’s permits.

Role Details

  • Employment type: Contract — Part-time
  • Location: Honolulu, HI (territory-based field role)
  • Estimated base pay: $74,725 per year (estimated; base only; may vary by location and is exclusive of any vehicle allowance, bonuses, fuel or phone reimbursement)
  • Typical responsibilities may vary by state depending on regulatory requirements.

Compensation & Benefits

Confidential Client offers a competitive total rewards package that may include medical, dental, vision, retirement savings (401k), paid time off, and additional location-specific benefits. For commercial team roles, the listed salary refers to base pay only. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for details on total rewards.


Next Steps

A recruiter will review applications and reach out to qualified candidates. The interview process may include a phone screen and one or more interviews with hiring managers and business leaders. Selected candidates may be asked to complete additional assessments. Applicants not selected will be notified by email.


Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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