Outside Sales Representative at Procter & Gamble

Job Location

San Francisco

Job Description

P&G is the largest consumer packaged goods company in the world. We have operations in about 80 countries, building 65 trusted brands that make life better for 5 billion consumers in more than 180 countries. This brings many advantages, including the opportunity for our employees to enjoy a diverse and rewarding lifelong career filled with new and exciting challenges.

From Day 1, you’ll help fulfill our purpose of improving lives for 5 billion consumers in 180 countries through leading, billion-dollar brands. We believe great ideas emerge from the creative connections that happen between our talented employees and we encourage our multi-functional teams to work together to come up with new ideas to address challenges we face.

The Role:

P&G Professional is a leading manufacturer and marketer of away from home products. P&G Professional Account Executives manage our business with Jan/San and Foodservice distributors, hospitality, healthcare, restaurants and other independent businesses. They develop business building ideas and sell these ideas to our accounts, as well as manage their implementation. They market products which will enable customers to meet their consumers' needs. P&G Professional Account Executives are part of a multi-functional Customer Team which includes experts in Finance, Logistics, Marketing, and Information Systems to provide the resources needed to develop a new and successful way of doing business.

We are looking for individuals who are leaders and have a history of making things happen. We are seeking candidates who are analytical thinkers and problem solvers, as well as excellent communicators. We are looking for someone who can set priorities and follow through on commitments, as well as demonstrate creativity, innovation, and initiative. Previous experience in Jan/San sales area is a plus, but not required.

Account Executives are expected to influence the customer's marketing, finance, logistics, and other critical business decisions. Our selling begins with developing a concept - a new way of looking at events or business - then pulling together the information to explain the concept and finally persuading our account to accept the recommendation for one or more specific courses of action. Account Executives are expected to become knowledgeable in advertising, promotions, finance, and merchandising, as well as develop expertise in areas such as product knowledge and technical support.

Job Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree

• Valid driver’s license

• Work will be done in these market territories: San Francisco Bay Area , 2-hour radius surrounding

• Residence in the local market territory.

• Travel Requirement:  95% of time in the field; 20% travel – 1 day per week overnight

Preferred, but not required:

• Experience in a field-based sales position

• Previous experience in the food service sales area

• Experience in the JanSan industries, hospitality, healthcare, food service, and working with distributors

• Spanish proficiency (oral/written)

Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.  Your recruiter may be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role. For more information regarding who is eligible for hire at P&G along with other work authorization FAQ’s, please click HERE.

Procter & Gamble participates in e-verify as required by law.

Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000113237

Job Segmentation

Experienced Professionals (Job Segmentation)

Starting Pay / Salary Range

$85,000.00 - $115,000.00 / year