[Hiring] CPG Sales Assistant @Agent

Role Description

We are looking for a CPG Sales Assistant to work directly with the Founder & CEO to grow the company's wholesale business. This role combines account management, sales development, and sales analysis, with a focus on maintaining retailer relationships, identifying growth opportunities, monitoring account performance, and supporting promotional and inventory planning.

• Manage existing wholesale and retail accounts, including order follow-ups, reorders, and account needs.
• Monitor sales data to identify declining orders, inactive accounts, sales trends, and opportunities to grow revenue.
• Proactively follow up with retailers when orders slow down or stop to understand the reasons and encourage reorders.
• Review retailer and distributor inventory levels and flag potential stock shortages ahead of promotions or expected increases in demand.
• Support sales forecasting and promotional planning by reviewing historical sales, order patterns, and upcoming promotions.
• Prospect for new retail and wholesale accounts through cold email and phone calls.
• Build relationships with retailers, brokers, and distributors and follow up on sales opportunities.
• Coordinate retailer promotions, category review submissions, and related deadlines.
• Maintain accurate sales reports, account records, and follow-up activities using Google Sheets and other internal tools.
• Coordinate with internal teams and distributor contacts to address order, inventory, and account issues.
• Track sales performance against agreed-upon targets and take action to improve account engagement and results.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in sales, account management, sales coordination, or a similar role.
• Experience in CPG, consumer products, retail, or wholesale.
• Experience working with U.S. retailers, wholesale accounts, distributors, or brokers.
• Experience reviewing sales reports or account performance data and using insights to recommend or take action.
• Ability to identify changes in ordering patterns, declining sales, inactive accounts, and potential inventory issues.
• Strong written and spoken English, with confidence communicating by phone and email.
• Comfortable with cold calling, outbound prospecting, and account reactivation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and follow-up skills.
• Proficiency in Google Sheets or Excel, including organizing and analyzing sales data.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple accounts, and communicate directly with a Founder/CEO.
• Availability to work Monday–Friday in the U.S. Central Time.

Requirements

• Highly Preferred: Experience working with U.S. grocery retailers, retail chains, or CPG distributors such as UNFI or KeHE.
• Experience working with retail brokers and supporting category reviews.
• Experience monitoring distributor or retail distribution center inventory and coordinating promotional stock planning.
• Experience with sales forecasting, promotional performance tracking, or inventory planning.