Market Sales Leader Trainee

Successfully complete all requirements of the Route to Readiness: MSL Development Program, including assessments, development milestones, and readiness evaluations. Engage in structured learning, field-based experiences, customer interactions, and targeted development opportunities designed to build business and leadership capability. Support route sales execution through merchandising, inventory management, product freshness, and adherence to operational standards. Develop productive relationships with customers, route operators, frontline associates, cross-functional partners, and key business partners. Gain practical exposure to frontline leadership, including coaching practices, performance management, and team engagement. Utilize sales tools, business reporting, customer insights, and performance metrics to support decision-making and execution. Contribute to market planning, customer service initiatives, and execution priorities that drive business results. Partner with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Revenue Growth Management, Customer Teams, Marketing, and Innovation, to understand how the organization delivers results. Participate in field-based projects and continuous improvement initiatives that support operational and sales effectiveness. Demonstrates curiosity and a strong desire to learn the sales organization, customer landscape, and field operations. Thrives in both independent and collaborative work environments while navigating changing business priorities. Leverages data and insights to evaluate performance, identify opportunities, and support informed decision-making. Adapts effectively to evolving customer needs, market conditions, business objectives, and technology. Communicates clearly and professionally with customers, sales associates, route operators, leaders, and cross-functional partners. Builds credibility through accountability, consistency, and with a consumer and servant-focused mindset. Embraces feedback as an opportunity for continuous learning and development. Takes initiative, has urgency, and demonstrates ownership when addressing challenges and advancing business priorities. Influences others by translating data and insights into clear, compelling business stories. Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Take ownership of individual development, execution excellence, and program commitments. Exhibits leadership potential through the ability to coach, influence, and positively impact others in a field environment. Recent graduate or graduated within the past 24 months with a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field. A GPA of 3.0 is preferred Demonstrated leadership experience through academic, professional, military, volunteer, or community involvement. Demonstrates an interest in Consumer-Packaged Goods, Direct Store Delivery, customer service, retail execution, and field operations. Strong motivation to build customer relationships, support market execution, and achieve business results. Ability to learn and apply sales tools, customer insights, performance data, and operational processes. Computer skills and proficiency are required, including Microsoft Office Suite or similar systems. Account management, retail, merchandising, sales, operations, or leadership experience is a plus. Must have a valid driver's license and able to obtain and maintain a DOT medical card. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal partners.