Who is Basemakers? Basemakers is one of the most trusted retail sales management companies in the food and beverage industry. After hitting the INC 500/5000 list of the fastest growing privately-held companies in America three consecutive times, we’re expanding our sales services to continue our growth. At the heart of our success is our unwavering belief in the transformative power of relationships—this is the ethos that propels us forward. We are not just a company; we are a dynamic force for change, partnering with trailblazing brands like Oli Pop, Chomps, and Guayaki. These partnerships help turn innovative products into household names. Our approach goes beyond retail sales and merchandising; we forge deep connections with brands, communities, and individuals who are driven to make a meaningful impact. Join Basemakers, and be part of a team that’s reshaping the world of CPG, one relationship at a time. Be a Basemaker Our Basemakers are committed to living our core values: P - We PURSUE EXCELLENCE I - We act with INTEGRITY T - We choose TEAMWORK C - We COMMUNICATE WELL H - We bring HEART The Opportunity Basemakers is seeking a full-time, outside field sales and merchandising representative for our new Indianapolis territory to join our Elite, INC 500 team! (Commuting in routes daily around Indianapolis (and to some suburbs such as Caramel and Fishers), Muncie, and Lafayette . ) Our field representatives are the heartbeat of the organization. As an independent and highly collaborative role, you will visit round 5-6 grocery stores per day (such as Whole Foods Market, Fresh Market, and Fresh Thyme, and later adding Meijer and Kroger), using the Basemaker's Way to improve the in-store presence of brands. Working with brand products and grocery store decision-makers, you will leverage relationships and work to become a trusted advisor while increasing brand's sales velocity through problem-solving. As a self-motivated, high-achieving, team-oriented, and coachable person, most importantly, you will operate with the utmost integrity as you represent both brands and Basemakers in the community. Responsibilities Work 100% of the time in the field from your vehicle and in grocery stores merchandising and selling for multiple brands. Work the hours required each week to visit every store on a specified route, generally as frequently as 2-3 times a month. Work Monday-Friday, with work beginning in the early morning hours or, if necessary, no later than 9:00 AM. You may be asked or expected to work on Saturday or Sunday to make-up time missed during the workweek if necessary. Work independently with little supervision while collaborating with grocery store managers, brand-company representatives, and internally with Basemakers' Brand Partner Managers, District Managers and Sales Directors. Capture brand data (e.g., photos, typing notes, filling out forms) as the feet on the ground, in-store for our brand partners using mobile phone apps (Repsly, Slack, Gmail, Google Workspace). Take full ownership of all in-store presence for our brands. This includes improving the in-store presence of brands through display execution, void filling, off-shelf displays
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