CPG Sales Assistant

Job Title: CPG Sales Assistant

Job Type: Full-time, Contract

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, U.S. Central Time

Compensation: $1,500 - $2,000/month base + commission, based on experience and assessment

Location: Latin America

About the Company

Our client is a growing U.S.-based consumer products brand specializing in sustainable, bamboo-based household paper products. The company sells across e-commerce and retail and is expanding its wholesale presence throughout the U.S.

About the Role

We are looking for a CPG Sales Assistant to work directly with the Founder & CEO to grow the company's wholesale business. This role combines account management, sales development, and sales analysis, with a focus on maintaining retailer relationships, identifying growth opportunities, monitoring account performance, and supporting promotional and inventory planning.

Responsibilities

Manage existing wholesale and retail accounts, including order follow-ups, reorders, and account needs.; Monitor sales data to identify declining orders, inactive accounts, sales trends, and opportunities to grow revenue.; Proactively follow up with retailers when orders slow down or stop to understand the reasons and encourage reorders.; Review retailer and distributor inventory levels and flag potential stock shortages ahead of promotions or expected increases in demand.; Support sales forecasting and promotional planning by reviewing historical sales, order patterns, and upcoming promotions.; Prospect for new retail and wholesale accounts through cold email and phone calls.; Build relationships with retailers, brokers, and distributors and follow up on sales opportunities.; Coordinate retailer promotions, category review submissions, and related deadlines.; Maintain accurate sales reports, account records, and follow-up activities using Google Sheets and other internal tools.; Coordinate with internal teams and distributor contacts to address order, inventory, and account issues.; Track sales performance against agreed-upon targets and take action to improve account engagement and results.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in sales, account management, sales coordination, or a similar role.; Experience in CPG, consumer products, retail, or wholesale.; Experience working with U.S. retailers, wholesale accounts, distributors, or brokers.; Experience reviewing sales reports or account performance data and using insights to recommend or take action.; Ability to identify changes in ordering patterns, declining sales, inactive accounts, and potential inventory issues.; Strong written and spoken English, with confidence communicating by phone and email.; Comfortable with cold calling, outbound prospecting, and account reactivation.; Strong analytical, organizational, and follow-up skills.; Proficiency in Google Sheets or Excel, including organizing and analyzing sales data.; Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple accounts, and communicate directly with a Founder/CEO.; Availability to work Monday–Friday in the U.S. Central Time.

Nice to have

Experience working with U.S. grocery retailers, retail chains, or CPG distributors such as UNFI or KeHE.; Experience working with retail brokers and supporting category reviews.; Experience monitoring distributor or retail distribution center inventory and coordinating promotional stock planning.; Experience with sales forecasting, promotional performance tracking, or inventory planning.