Retail Sales Specialist - Collegiate Hospitality Segment

Colonial Wholesale Distributing LLCOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 1 day ago

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About this role

Territory: Orlando and surrounding areas (Central Florida)

About the Role Were looking for a Retail Sales Specialist to support and grow our Collegiate & University (C&U) hospitality segment across a diverse and high‐energy territory. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast‐paced environments, loves emerging brands, and understands todays evolving CPG landscape — especially within snacking, better‐for‐you products, and modern consumer behavior.

What Youll Do

- Build strong relationships with campus dining teams, operators, and retail managers

- Execute retail resets, merchandising standards, and new product introductions across multiple universities

- Support category growth with a focus on snacks, beverages, and emerging CPG brands

- Analyze movement, trends, and assortment needs unique to collegiate retail

- Serve as the on‐campus expert for product placement, brand storytelling, and consumer engagement

- Travel across the territory to support store visits, resets, trainings, and seasonal transitions

- Represent our companys values through high‐touch service, operational excellence, and partnership building

Who You Are

- Passionate about snacking, emerging brands, and the evolving CPG marketplace

- Energized by the collegiate environment and comfortable immersing yourself in campus culture

- A self‐starter who thrives independently and takes ownership of their territory

- Comfortable with travel, including some overnights, to support multiple campuses

- Organized, proactive, and able to manage a dynamic schedule across several states

- Strong communicator with the ability to influence, educate, and build trust with campus partners

Territory Coverage: This role supports campuses in:

- Orlando and surrounding areas

Salary: $55K plus Incentives, Specialty Spiffs

Qualifications

Ideal Background: Experience in retail, CPG, foodservice, merchandising, or campus hospitality is preferred — but passion, drive, and curiosity about todays consumer matter just as much.