The Vita Coco Company, created in 2004 by Co-CEO Michael Kirban and Ira Liran, produces the leading brand of coconut water in the United States with a growing presence around the world. The Vita Coco Company's brands include the leading coconut water, Vita Coco; clean energy drink Runa; premium canned water, Ever & Ever; and protein-infused water, PWR LIFT.

In 2021, The Vita Coco Company became a publicly traded, Public Benefit Corporation. With a growing portfolio of natural products, The Vita Coco Company has identified its public benefit purpose as creating ethical, sustainable products that uplift communities and do right by our planet by harnessing and protecting nature's resources.

In 2022, The Vita Coco Company was certified as a B Corporation™ furthering the Company's commitment toward operating its business as a force for good, while delivering better-for-you products.

Vita Coco is headquartered in New York City with international offices in London and Singapore.

The Vita Coco Company is searching for a Part-Time Retail Sales Specialist, based in Phoenix, AZ  to focus on all things Vita Coco to help bring our brand to the next level. The Retail Sales Specialist will visit key accounts in their assigned territory and work with local distributors and distributor sales reps to increase the visibility, availability, and overall presence of our brands. The position requires a self-motivated, organized, energetic, and creative person. This position will report to the Market Manager  and the employer of record will be Atrium Services Inc.

Main Responsibilities:

Achieve explosive revenue growth in assigned retail accounts

Physically build out both small and large displays using cases of product ranging from 10-35 pounds

Develop and maintain an organized list of key accounts in the territory

Develop plans within the territory to execute programming given by Vita Coco

Sell our brand to retailers in coordination with local distributors and brokers

Call on key decision makers bi-monthly basis to optimize in-store availability

Enhance the business by gaining new points of distribution

Proper shelf management positions for cold and ambient

Permanent and paper POS placements and display merchandising

Be an expert in all things Vita Coco

Visit our top stores to reinforce strong relationships

Seed product in existing accounts through merchandising and identify potential new accounts

Be willing to learn and participate in all aspects of Vita Coco

Qualifications:

Excellent communication and follow-up skills

Must have the ability to lift cases of product between 10-35 pounds

Must have a valid driver's license and own vehicle to travel

Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time

Must have the ability to place product on overhead shelving

Must have the ability to travel between multiple accounts each day if needed

Strong customer service and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Bring new ideas to the team and report on best practices

Ability to adapt to and work well in all environments

Innovative and creative in approaching accounts and expanding the business

Proficient MS Office Suite skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job Type: Part-Time Hourly Rate: $17-20/hr Job Location: Phoenix, AZ

The Vita Coco Company is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, AIDS/HIV status, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.