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.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring a Retail Execution Specialist (RES) to support its Advanced Hydration portfolio in the Seattle, WA area. This field role is the in-store ambassador for our beverages: you will execute merchandising and display programs, grow base business, and drive brand presence and sales across an assigned territory. This role blends retail merchandising, merchandising compliance, and field selling to deliver measurable growth.

• Execute retail merchandising, plan‑o‑grams and in‑store displays to maximize shelf and POS impact.
• Install, maintain and refresh creative displays and point‑of‑sale materials to create disruption points in store.
• Drive sales growth by identifying upsell opportunities, optimizing display space, and promoting promotional programs.
• Build relationships with store personnel and customers; provide product knowledge to encourage trial and repeat purchase.
• Gather and report customer insights, competitive activity, and merchandising compliance to cross‑functional teams.
• Use company‑provided mobile technology for daily reporting, inventory checks, and route management.
• Collaborate with field teams and merchandisers to maintain inventory levels and minimize out‑of‑stocks.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred; entry‑level candidates (0–2 years) with strong drive and willingness to learn are encouraged.
• Demonstrated selling skills or customer service/merchandising experience preferred.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently across a large territory; strong time‑management and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift 25–50 lbs frequently and perform kneeling, bending, and reaching to build product displays.
• Valid driver’s license, personal vehicle, and a driving record that meets company standards; willingness to drive long distances and travel frequently (expected 76%–100%).
• Excellent communication skills — able to influence store managers and present facts/insights to drive decisions.
• Proficiency with basic mobile apps and ability to learn field reporting tools.
• Entrepreneurial attitude and enthusiasm for consumer brands.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay range (Seattle, WA): $45,000 – $74,561 per year.
• Annual incentive reference value (market target): 7.5% (where applicable).
• Benefits vary by position and may include medical, financial, and other offerings dependent on the role and location.

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Logistics & Additional Info

• Employment type: Full‑time.
• JobLocationType: TELECOMMUTE / Remote role based in the Seattle, WA area — candidate should be located in or willing to work within the Seattle area.
• Travel: High travel requirement (territory driving and frequent store visits).
• Relocation: Not provided.
• Sponsorship: Confidential Client will not sponsor employment-based visas for this role; applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Physical requirements: Frequent lifting of product and display materials; ability to handle event buildouts and promotional setups, including occasional off‑hours or weekend work.

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Keywords & Skill Highlights

• Retail Execution Specialist Seattle
• Retail merchandiser / merchandising specialist
• Field sales / territory sales (CPG)
• Retail execution, plan‑o‑gram compliance
• Merchandising displays, product demonstrations
• Microsoft Excel, reporting tools, customer insights

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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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