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Date: Oct 12, 2026
Location: Remote, IL, US
Summary
The Retail Sales & Execution Specialist serves as the primary store-level contact for the assigned territory, leading all in-store activity. This role is responsible for selling in, executing, and maintaining displays, incremental Points of Distribution (PODs), and home-shelf presence. The role ensures products are in stock and available throughout the store, secures and places supporting POS where appropriate, and submits standard shelf and display orders for DSD-supplied SKUs across all assigned stores.
This role ensures all One Chobani items are highly available, properly merchandised, supported with the right POS, and executed consistently across all permanent and promotional locations.
Responsibilities
Long-Term Sales Drivers
- Drive in-store presence through the placement, merchandising, and execution of permanent sales drivers, including displays, coolers, and secondary placements.
- Merchandise and maintain all permanent and home-location displays to company standards.
- Ensure product availability across all approved ambient and refrigerated placements throughout the store.
- Maintain organized backroom inventory and adequate product supply.
- Influence store ordering of warehouse-delivered SKUs and place incremental orders for DSD-delivered SKUs, as appropriate.
- Build collaborative relationships with store personnel and key stakeholders to drive visibility, availability, and execution.
Short-Term Sales Drivers
- Build, merchandise, and maintain all points of distribution (PODs) to maximize One Chobani visibility throughout the store.
- Execute national, regional, and local promotional programs to established standards.
- Secure and build incremental displays to support promotional activity and increase brand presence.
- Use data and analytics to identify opportunities and develop compelling selling narratives.
- Serve as a One Chobani brand ambassador with consumers, store personnel, and partner organizations.
Market Execution & Service
- Conduct store audits as assigned and document market conditions, execution gaps, competitive activity, and growth opportunities.
- Ensure all approved One Chobani SKUs are in stock and available across all authorized locations within the store.
- Place and manage orders with distribution partners, where applicable, to maintain optimal product availability.
- Ensure all point-of-sale (POS) materials are present, visible, and properly maintained.
- Execute daily and weekly store coverage to maintain permanent placements, PODs, and promotional displays.
- Act as the primary store-level contact, responding quickly to issues and facilitating timely resolution.
- Communicate execution barriers, inventory concerns, and business opportunities to the Sales Activator Manager and relevant field partners.
- Maintain full ownership and accountability for execution standards and in-store conditions across the assigned territory.
- Surface sales opportunities to CBU partners.
- Identify and communicate in-field quality issues.
- Deliver against the mission of making One Chobani the best-executed brand at retail.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or years of experience in combination with education
- Retail sales, field execution, DSD, merchandising, (grocery, beverage, dairy, or CPG) experience preferred
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Comfort working independently in stores
- Ability to influence without authority
- Attention to detail
- Comfort using mobile field tools
- Ability to manage a structured route schedule
- Ability to lift and build displays in store (30+ lbs)
- Calendar Planning and Organization experience
- Winning mindset
- Independent Sales Experience
- Strong computer skills
- Occasional weekend work
- Infrequent overnight travel
- Must have a personal vehicle and excellent driving record for use during work hours
About Us
Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftsmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafés nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.
Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.
The salary range for this full-time position is $47,500.00 - $74,800.00, + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid time off including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, and paid volunteer time off.
Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.
Retail Sales & Execution Specialist (Chicago)
Date: Oct 12, 2026
Location: Remote, IL, US
Summary
The Retail Sales & Execution Specialist serves as the primary store-level contact for the assigned territory, leading all in-store activity. This role is responsible for selling in, executing, and maintaining displays, incremental Points of Distribution (PODs), and home-shelf presence. The role ensures products are in stock and available throughout the store, secures and places supporting POS where appropriate, and submits standard shelf and display orders for DSD-supplied SKUs across all assigned stores.
This role ensures all One Chobani items are highly available, properly merchandised, supported with the right POS, and executed consistently across all permanent and promotional locations.
Responsibilities
Long-Term Sales Drivers
- Drive in-store presence through the placement, merchandising, and execution of permanent sales drivers, including displays, coolers, and secondary placements.
- Merchandise and maintain all permanent and home-location displays to company standards.
- Ensure product availability across all approved ambient and refrigerated placements throughout the store.
- Maintain organized backroom inventory and adequate product supply.
- Influence store ordering of warehouse-delivered SKUs and place incremental orders for DSD-delivered SKUs, as appropriate.
- Build collaborative relationships with store personnel and key stakeholders to drive visibility, availability, and execution.
Short-Term Sales Drivers
- Build, merchandise, and maintain all points of distribution (PODs) to maximize One Chobani visibility throughout the store.
- Execute national, regional, and local promotional programs to established standards.
- Secure and build incremental displays to support promotional activity and increase brand presence.
- Use data and analytics to identify opportunities and develop compelling selling narratives.
- Serve as a One Chobani brand ambassador with consumers, store personnel, and partner organizations.
Market Execution & Service
- Conduct store audits as assigned and document market conditions, execution gaps, competitive activity, and growth opportunities.
- Ensure all approved One Chobani SKUs are in stock and available across all authorized locations within the store.
- Place and manage orders with distribution partners, where applicable, to maintain optimal product availability.
- Ensure all point-of-sale (POS) materials are present, visible, and properly maintained.
- Execute daily and weekly store coverage to maintain permanent placements, PODs, and promotional displays.
- Act as the primary store-level contact, responding quickly to issues and facilitating timely resolution.
- Communicate execution barriers, inventory concerns, and business opportunities to the Sales Activator Manager and relevant field partners.
- Maintain full ownership and accountability for execution standards and in-store conditions across the assigned territory.
- Surface sales opportunities to CBU partners.
- Identify and communicate in-field quality issues.
- Deliver against the mission of making One Chobani the best-executed brand at retail.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or years of experience in combination with education
- Retail sales, field execution, DSD, merchandising, (grocery, beverage, dairy, or CPG) experience preferred
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Comfort working independently in stores
- Ability to influence without authority
- Attention to detail
- Comfort using mobile field tools
- Ability to manage a structured route schedule
- Ability to lift and build displays in store (30+ lbs)
- Calendar Planning and Organization experience
- Winning mindset
- Independent Sales Experience
- Strong computer skills
- Occasional weekend work
- Infrequent overnight travel
- Must have a personal vehicle and excellent driving record for use during work hours
About Us
Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftsmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafés nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.
Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.
The salary range for this full-time position is $47,500.00 - $74,800.00, + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid time off including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, and paid volunteer time off.
Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Retail Sales Specialist
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Pull your O*NET profile for Retail Sales Specialist and map every task that requires applied knowledge from your business, marketing, or communications degree. Employers use this alignment to justify specialty occupation status in the I-129 petition.
Target retailers with dedicated immigration programs
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified H-1B visa LCA filing history for sales and retail management roles. Companies that have sponsored before have established HR processes, reducing the risk of a delayed or withdrawn offer.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your SOC code and metro area before discussing compensation. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing level, so knowing the threshold prevents an offer that fails DOL review.
Confirm each worksite gets its own certified LCA
If your role involves multiple retail locations, each worksite requires a separately certified LCA before you work there. Raise this with the employer's immigration counsel early so filings cover every location listed in your offer letter.
Build a degree-to-duties paper trail now
Gather transcripts, syllabi, and any coursework directly tied to consumer behavior, merchandising, or brand strategy. USCIS adjudicators scrutinize retail roles closely, and a documented connection between your academic training and daily job duties strengthens the petition.
Understand your 60-day grace period before it starts
If your employment ends before your H-1B expires, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change status, or depart. Identify potential backup employers in advance so you're not scrambling during that window.
H-1B Visa Retail Sales Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Retail Sales Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Not automatically. A standard retail sales position does not require a specific bachelor's degree, so it falls outside the specialty occupation definition on its own. For H-1B sponsorship to work, the employer must structure the role around degree-level responsibilities, such as applied marketing analysis, consumer data interpretation, or brand strategy, and document why those duties require a directly related degree. The job description in the LCA and I-129 petition carries this burden.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Retail Sales Specialist positions?
Retailers and consumer goods companies that build sales roles around data analytics, category management, or strategic account work are the most common sponsors. These employers typically have in-house immigration counsel and a track record of LCA filings. Migrate Mate shows employers with verified H-1B sponsorship history for sales and retail roles, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already navigated the process.
How long does H-1B status last for a Retail Sales Specialist job?
USCIS grants H-1B status in an initial period of up to three years. Your employer can file an extension for an additional three years, bringing the standard maximum to six years. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if you have an approved immigrant visa petition (I-140) that meets specific age-of-filing thresholds, which requires a separate employer-driven green card process.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer closes a retail location?
Your H-1B status is tied to the specific employer and worksites listed on your certified LCA and approved I-129. If a location closes and you transfer to a different store, the employer must file a new LCA for that worksite and may need to amend the I-129 before you begin working there. Working at an uncertified location before the amended LCA is certified puts your status at risk.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new retail employer mid-status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new sponsoring employer as soon as they file a noncapitally-counted H-1B transfer petition with USCIS, without waiting for approval, provided your current status is valid and you haven't violated any terms. The new employer must file a fresh LCA covering your new worksite and role duties before the petition is submitted.