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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 Visa Sponsorship as a Retail Sales Specialist
Frame your degree as directly related
Retail Sales Specialist roles face H-1B specialty occupation scrutiny because employers often list a degree as preferred, not required. Document how your marketing, business, or communications degree directly applies to the analytical and strategic duties in your specific role.
Search DOL LCA data before applying
Use Migrate Mate to browse verified employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for retail and sales roles. Focusing on companies with active sponsorship history dramatically narrows your list to realistic opportunities rather than speculative ones.
Target enterprise retail over boutique chains
Large national retailers and corporate wholesale accounts have dedicated HR and immigration teams already familiar with LCA filing. Smaller specialty retailers rarely have the internal infrastructure to sponsor a visa, even if they want to hire you.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify your salary meets DOL prevailing wage levels for your location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your city before entering salary discussions, so you don't undermine your own petition.
Prepare a duty-based job description document
USCIS adjudicators sometimes issue Requests for Evidence on retail sales roles, questioning whether the position truly requires a degree. Have your employer write a detailed job description mapping each duty, like sales analytics or territory planning, to specific degree-level skills.
Clarify TN eligibility if you hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship
Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify for TN status under the USMCA as a Management Consultant or Marketing professional if the role's responsibilities align with those occupation descriptions. Confirm the specific duty framing with your employer before choosing between TN and H-1B.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Retail Sales Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined by the employer. USCIS requires that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. A Retail Sales Specialist role that emphasizes sales analytics, marketing strategy, or territory management is more defensible than one focused primarily on floor sales or customer service, which may not meet the specialty occupation threshold.
Which visa types are realistic for Retail Sales Specialists seeking sponsorship?
H-1B is the most common path if the role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Canadian and Mexican nationals can explore TN visa status under USMCA profession categories like Management Consultant or Marketing professional if their duties align. F-1 OPT and STEM OPT can bridge the gap while you secure long-term sponsorship. Browse sponsored openings on Migrate Mate to find employers already set up to file.
What degree does an employer typically require to sponsor a Retail Sales Specialist on an H-1B?
USCIS looks for a bachelor's degree in a field directly related to the job duties, most commonly business administration, marketing, or communications. A general liberal arts degree is less likely to satisfy the specialty occupation requirement for a sales role. The O*NET occupation profile for retail sales positions can help you understand which degree fields are considered standard for the role.
How long does it take for a Retail Sales Specialist to get H-1B sponsorship approved?
Standard H-1B processing can take several months after USCIS receives the petition in October. Premium processing is available and reduces USCIS review to 15 business days, though it doesn't speed up the Labor Condition Application certification at DOL, which typically certifies within seven business days. The H-1B is subject to an annual cap and lottery, so timing your job search around the registration window each spring matters.
Will my employer need to run PERM labor certification to sponsor my green card as a Retail Sales Specialist?
Yes, most EB-2 and EB-3 green card paths for Retail Sales Specialists require PERM labor certification, where your employer must demonstrate through a formal DOL recruitment process that no qualified U.S. worker was available for the role. PERM can take a year or more to complete before the green card petition is even filed, so it's worth discussing this timeline with your employer early in the sponsorship conversation.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Retail Sales Specialist jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.