Retail Execution Specialist - Columbus, OH
The Retail Execution Specialist at Confidential Client is responsible for driving sales growth and maximizing brand presence of Advanced Hydration products in-store within the Columbus, OH territory. This role involves executing merchandising plans, managing creative displays, engaging with store personnel and consumers as a brand ambassador, and utilizing data-driven insights to optimize sales and customer experience. The position requires strong interpersonal skills, independent work ethic, and the ability to manage multiple stores while maintaining compliance with company standards.
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.
What You’ll Do
You will represent our client’s Advanced Hydration brands in retail accounts across an assigned territory, driving in-store execution, merchandising, and sales. This is a field-facing role focused on retail presence, display execution, and customer relationships to grow brand performance.
- Identify and act on opportunities to grow base business, increase sales, and optimize shelf and display space
- Install and maintain creative point-of-sale displays and merchandising that align with brand initiatives
- Serve as a brand ambassador: educate store teams and customers on product benefits and promotions
- Execute sales programs and promotions, ensure customer compliance, and achieve program goals
- Collaborate with field merchandisers and the Advanced Hydration field team to maintain inventory levels and reduce out-of-stocks
- Collect and report customer insights, competitive activity, and account needs to internal teams
- Maintain territory account standards (date code checks, planogram adherence, decals/tags)
- Use company-provided mobile tools for daily reporting and performance tracking
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience
- 0–2 years’ experience in retail sales, merchandising, marketing, or customer service; entry-level candidates with strong motivation encouraged to apply
- Strong selling and influencing skills; comfortable using data to support recommendations
- Self-motivated and able to manage a large territory and multiple accounts independently
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time-management skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset with enthusiasm for brand-building
- Able to lift 25–50 lbs regularly; frequent bending, reaching, and kneeling
- Personal vehicle, valid driver’s license, and an excellent driving record required; willingness to drive across the territory and pass Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) checks
Details
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- Location: Phenix City, AL (local candidates preferred; relocation at candidate’s expense)
- Estimated pay: $54,075 per year (estimated)
- Occasional off-hours and weekend work may be required
- This position will be staffed by our client (Confidential Client). Careertakes is supporting the hiring process as a third-party recruiter.
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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