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.

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

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What You’ll Do

Our Confidential Client is hiring a Retail Execution Specialist to amplify in-store execution for advanced hydration brands across an assigned Houston territory. You will be the on-the-ground ambassador focused on merchandising, display execution, and driving measurable sales growth.

• Identify and act on opportunities to grow base business, increase sales, and optimize display space.
• Install and maintain creative, on-brand displays and point-of-sale materials to create consumer disruption points.
• Engage store personnel and shoppers to deliver product knowledge, upsell, and drive positive brand experiences.
• Execute promotional programs and merchandising standards to ensure customer compliance and maximize program ROI.
• Collaborate with merchandisers and field teams to maintain inventory levels, reduce out-of-stocks, and adhere to planograms.
• Capture and report customer insights, competitor activity, and field observations to inform sales and marketing teams.
• Use company-provided technology for daily reporting, route tracking, and performance analysis.

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Qualifications

We encourage entry-level candidates with relevant interest in sales/merchandising as well as applicants with 0–2 years of experience.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 0–2 years in sales, merchandising, marketing, or customer service is acceptable; willingness to learn is essential.
• Strong selling, influencing, and problem-solving skills; able to present fact-based recommendations.
• Self-motivated and able to manage a large territory independently; strong time-management and communication skills.
• Comfortable engaging retail staff and consumers; entrepreneurial attitude and energy for frequent store visits.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, and a driving record that meets company standards.
• Able to lift 25–50 lbs frequently; frequent bending, reaching, and kneeling required.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends as needed.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: USD 45,000 — 69,400 per year (range provided by the client)
• Annual incentive reference value (target): 7.5%
• Benefits: Medical and other benefits dependent on position and eligibility (details provided by the client)

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Location & Travel

• Primary location: Houston, TX (role supports remote/telecommute field work with a Houston-based territory)
• Substantial local travel required (~75% of the time); ability to drive long distances within the assigned territory.

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Physical Requirements

• Frequent physical activity in retail environments: lifting (25–50 lbs), carrying, bending, reaching, kneeling, and building displays.
• Must be comfortable working on shop floors and in non-desk settings.

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Additional Information

• Employment eligibility: Confidential Client will not sponsor work visas for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• This role may use company technology for route reporting and daily performance tracking.
• This posting is for a position supporting advanced hydration brands and does not reference the client by name in this Careertakes listing.

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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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