Jr Sales Representative

<span class="jobdescription"><p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Gilroy">Are you passionate about sales and ready to make an impact at the point of sale? Join our Commercial team as a <strong>Jr. Sales Representative</strong>. You’ll be responsible for analyzing local market dynamics, customer needs, and performance indicators to create and execute action plans that maximize sales results.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Gilroy">In this role, you will align and agree on commercial plans with customers across Convenience, Distributors, and Modern Trade, ensuring flawless execution at POS within your assigned territory. You will also provide key insights on category performance and shopper behavior to support strong, data-driven business decisions. This is a remote role, based in Mexico City.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy">A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Gilroy">Sales Growth & Opportunity Identification:</span></strong><span style="font-family:Gilroy"> Analyze territory performance to identify opportunities that increase product rotation and category participation at the point of sale.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Gilroy">Customer & Business Reviews:</span></strong><span style="font-family:Gilroy"> Conduct regular customer visits and business reviews, managing trade volume, monitoring sales targets, and strengthening long-term customer relationships.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Gilroy">Commercial Plan Execution:</span></strong><span style="font-family:Gilroy"> Ensure flawless execution of the commercial plan at POS, including visibility, promotions, launches, and compliance with established execution standards.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Gilroy">Cross-functional Collaboration:</span></strong><span style="font-family:Gilroy"> Work closely with internal teams and merchandiser agencies to align priorities, initiatives, and execution across retail environments.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Gilroy">Market & Competitive Insights:</span></strong><span style="font-family:Gilroy"> Provide ongoing feedback from POS on competition activity, out-of-stock situations, and market dynamics to support better decision-making.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy">We’re Looking for Someone With</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Gilroy">Bachelor’s degree completed.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Gilroy">+2 years of business experience within CPG companies (Field Sales experience desirable).</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Gilroy">Experience managing field sales activities and working with third-party merchandising teams.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Gilroy">Strong knowledge of local market dynamics, Modern Trade, Proximity Channel, distributors, and key customers.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Gilroy">Solid negotiation skills and strong operational discipline.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Gilroy">Ability to visit customer locations including offices, distribution centers, and retail environments.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Gilroy">English and Spanish proficiency (desirable).</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:black">What’s Next</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><br><span style="font-family:Gilroy;color:black">After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our </span><a href="https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/working-here/hiring-process.html"><strong><span style="font-family:Gilroy;color:windowtext">How We Hire page</span></strong></a><span style="font-family:Gilroy;color:black"> to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.</span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Gilroy;color:black">Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email </span><a href="mailto:LA.reclutamiento@kellanova.com"><span style="font-family:Gilroy">LA.reclutamiento@kellanova.com</span></a></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Gilroy;color:black">If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. Visit our </span><a href="https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/working-here/benefits.html"><span style="font-family:Gilroy">benefits page</span></a><span style="font-family:Gilroy;color:black"> & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific information.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:black">Get to Know Us</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:black"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Gilroy">At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.</span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Gilroy">Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.</span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Gilroy">Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work. </span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Gilroy">Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in a transaction that brings together iconic brands, storied legacies and outstanding capabilities with a view to shape the future of snacking. Kellanova will continue to hire business‑necessary roles while being fully integrated into Mars. You can learn more here: </span><a title="https://www.mars.com/news-and-stories/press-releases-statements/mars-completes-acquisition-of-kellanova" href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mars.com%2Fnews-and-stories%2Fpress-releases-statements%2Fmars-completes-acquisition-of-kellanova&data=05%7C02%7Calejandra.puerta%40kellanova.com%7C98c1d20e53304dcfaebc08de7a46ceb3%7C36f81a88348644ddb547beb3b6a14994%7C0%7C0%7C639082641695998172%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ABqqRotaRO8%2BYfiHHy4uh33lh%2BNjrrTk5l%2FL74vdunA%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-family:Gilroy">https://www.mars.com/news-and-stories/press-releases-statements/mars-completes-acquisition-of-kella…</span></a></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Gilroy">You can learn more at </span><a href="http://www.futureofsnacking.com"><span style="font-family:Gilroy;color:windowtext">www.futureofsnacking.com</span></a><span style="font-family:Gilroy">, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Gilroy ExtraBold'">Let’s shape the future of snacking.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Gilroy;color:black">Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our </span><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Gilroy">website</span><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Cambria, serif"> </span><a href="https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/our-impact/equity-diversity-and-inclusion.html"><strong><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Gilroy;color:#0563c1">here</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Gilroy">.</span></strong><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Cambria, serif">   </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> </span>

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