Retail Jobs in Minneapolis, MN
Retail jobs in Minneapolis are concentrated along the Nicollet Mall corridor, in Uptown, and out at the Mall of America-adjacent district in Bloomington, with strong demand in specialty retail, home goods, and food and beverage. Employers hiring right now include Fanatics, Fairview Health Services, and WIS International. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Vita Coco is the leading coconut water brand in the world, built on a simple idea: bring better-for-you, natural hydration to more people. Since starting in 2004, we've grown into a global business with teams in New York, London, and Singapore, and we're now publicly traded on NASDAQ under COCO.
As a Public Benefit Corporation and Certified B Corp, we're committed to supporting farming communities, sourcing responsibly, and building products that are better for people and the planet. We move fast, stay scrappy, and care deeply about doing the right thing.
We're now looking for someone who's excited to join a growing, purpose-driven company and help shape what comes next.
Our Values:
- Human First: We lead with inclusivity, transparency, and empathy.
- Nothing is Impossible: We experiment, learn, and keep moving forward.
- United by Our Will to Win: We stay aligned, work collaboratively, and push toward shared goals.
- Part of Something Bigger: We're committed to uplifting the communities we're connected to locally and globally
As the Retail Sales Manager, you'll lead efforts at retail to achieve revenue, depletion, distribution and execution goals in the Market. You'll report to the Market Manager and develop strategic plans for Top 100 accounts, focusing on the distribution, display, and shelf set opportunities that exist.
LOCATION: This is a remote role for Minneapolis, MN.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Planning and Strategy
- Develop plans to execute all sales objectives in your territory.
- Lead innovation launches and drive excitement throughout the network.
- Organize retail programs and effectively prioritize them with your distributor.
- Execute market blitzes and provide insights into market conditions.
- Sell critical displays that draw attention to the brand, partnering with on-site team to optimize sell-through.
- Execute display standards across key accounts.
- Oversee point‑of‑sale materials for both internal and distributor partners.
Distributor Management
- Provide consistent communication on retail execution.
- Highlight accomplishments and clearly outline follow-up needs for distributor.
- Deliver regular trade recaps highlighting wins and opportunities for distributor sales managers
- Establish and maintain strong partnerships with the Distributor Sales teams to amplify overall sales effectiveness.
- Utilize CRM Tools to build account call history, record accomplishments and optimize daily schedule.
- Maintain relationships and conduct regular business meetings with District Managers at critical retailers.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- 1+ years of experience with field sales, retail execution, or account management, preferably within CPG, beverage, or DSD environments.
- Experience working with distributor partners and retail customers.
- Proven ability to drive in‑store execution, including distribution, display, and shelf set improvement.
- Comfort managing Top retail accounts and engaging with District Managers and store leadership.
- Experience using sales and execution tools (e.g., Repsly, iDig, or similar CRM/sales platforms)
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Manage time and priorities effectively to stay organized and meet goals.
- Build strong relationships with partners and customers.
- Communicate with influence and deliver clear, compelling presentations.
- Use retail math to guide decisions and evaluate performance.
- "Being the Brand" of Vita Coco!
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to travel regularly within the assigned market
- Ability to lift cases of product between 10-35 pounds and place products on overhead shelving
- Ability to walk upwards of ~20k steps daily; stand and walk for long periods of time
A NOTE FROM US
We welcome you to apply—even if you don't check every box. We're big fans of curious, growth-minded people who want to learn, contribute, and make an impact. If you feel connected to our brands and our mission, we'd love to hear from you.
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Vita Coco is the leading coconut water brand in the world, built on a simple idea: bring better-for-you, natural hydration to more people. Since starting in 2004, we've grown into a global business with teams in New York, London, and Singapore, and we're now publicly traded on NASDAQ under COCO.
As a Public Benefit Corporation and Certified B Corp, we're committed to supporting farming communities, sourcing responsibly, and building products that are better for people and the planet. We move fast, stay scrappy, and care deeply about doing the right thing.
We're now looking for someone who's excited to join a growing, purpose-driven company and help shape what comes next.
Our Values:
- Human First: We lead with inclusivity, transparency, and empathy.
- Nothing is Impossible: We experiment, learn, and keep moving forward.
- United by Our Will to Win: We stay aligned, work collaboratively, and push toward shared goals.
- Part of Something Bigger: We're committed to uplifting the communities we're connected to locally and globally
As the Retail Sales Manager, you'll lead efforts at retail to achieve revenue, depletion, distribution and execution goals in the Market. You'll report to the Market Manager and develop strategic plans for Top 100 accounts, focusing on the distribution, display, and shelf set opportunities that exist.
LOCATION: This is a remote role for Minneapolis, MN.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Planning and Strategy
- Develop plans to execute all sales objectives in your territory.
- Lead innovation launches and drive excitement throughout the network.
- Organize retail programs and effectively prioritize them with your distributor.
- Execute market blitzes and provide insights into market conditions.
- Sell critical displays that draw attention to the brand, partnering with on-site team to optimize sell-through.
- Execute display standards across key accounts.
- Oversee point‑of‑sale materials for both internal and distributor partners.
Distributor Management
- Provide consistent communication on retail execution.
- Highlight accomplishments and clearly outline follow-up needs for distributor.
- Deliver regular trade recaps highlighting wins and opportunities for distributor sales managers
- Establish and maintain strong partnerships with the Distributor Sales teams to amplify overall sales effectiveness.
- Utilize CRM Tools to build account call history, record accomplishments and optimize daily schedule.
- Maintain relationships and conduct regular business meetings with District Managers at critical retailers.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- 1+ years of experience with field sales, retail execution, or account management, preferably within CPG, beverage, or DSD environments.
- Experience working with distributor partners and retail customers.
- Proven ability to drive in‑store execution, including distribution, display, and shelf set improvement.
- Comfort managing Top retail accounts and engaging with District Managers and store leadership.
- Experience using sales and execution tools (e.g., Repsly, iDig, or similar CRM/sales platforms)
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Manage time and priorities effectively to stay organized and meet goals.
- Build strong relationships with partners and customers.
- Communicate with influence and deliver clear, compelling presentations.
- Use retail math to guide decisions and evaluate performance.
- "Being the Brand" of Vita Coco!
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to travel regularly within the assigned market
- Ability to lift cases of product between 10-35 pounds and place products on overhead shelving
- Ability to walk upwards of ~20k steps daily; stand and walk for long periods of time
A NOTE FROM US
We welcome you to apply—even if you don't check every box. We're big fans of curious, growth-minded people who want to learn, contribute, and make an impact. If you feel connected to our brands and our mission, we'd love to hear from you.
Privacy Policy
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Retail Jobs in Minneapolis: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a retail job in Minneapolis?
Start by targeting the neighborhoods where retail is densest: Nicollet Mall downtown, Uptown, Northeast Minneapolis, and the Midtown Global Market area. Specialty retailers, grocery chains, and local boutiques hire frequently, especially heading into the holiday season and summer. Candidates who can demonstrate schedule flexibility, multilingual skills, or prior customer-facing experience in a high-traffic environment stand out in Minneapolis's competitive retail market.
Which companies hire retails in Minneapolis?
Minneapolis retail roles are posted by Fanatics, Fairview Health Services, and WIS International and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. The city's retail landscape mixes large national headquarters with local independents and co-ops, giving candidates options across big-box, specialty, and community-oriented formats.
Are there remote retail jobs in Minneapolis?
Yes, though remote work is uncommon for floor-based and customer-facing retail roles. About 33% of retail openings tied to Minneapolis are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, concentrated mainly in roles like retail buying, e-commerce merchandising, and wholesale account management. Minneapolis's strong presence in retail corporate functions means desk-side retail roles do appear more often here than in smaller markets.
How can I get a retail job in Minneapolis with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is seasonal or part-time work at high-volume retailers in the Nicollet Mall corridor or the Uptown shopping strip, where turnover creates consistent openings year-round. Local co-ops like Seward Community Co-op and specialty grocers are known for hiring candidates without prior retail experience if they show reliability and product enthusiasm. Stock associate and cashier roles are the most common first steps, with shift supervisor and keyholder positions opening up within six to twelve months for strong performers.
Which industries hire the most retails in Minneapolis?
The sectors hiring the most retails in Minneapolis are Telecommunications, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Investment & Asset Management, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Minneapolis's role as a regional retail and distribution hub, anchored by several Fortune 500 retail headquarters, keeps demand steady across both store-level and corporate retail functions.
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