Divine Chocolate, a leading Fair Trade brand, is the only Fair Trade chocolate brand to be significantly owned by West African cocoa farmers. Divine Chocolate’s mission is the improve the livelihoods of West African cocoa farmers through their own dynamic brand.
The Sales Representative is an entry level sales position and an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate looking for a position with a growing social enterprise. This position reports directly to the VP of Sales.
o Execute company sales plan and achieve sales objectives in assigned retail stores.
o Maximize distribution, shelving, and merchandising of Divine products.
o Manage assigned store groups and administer promotion programs.
o Manage trade contracts, display programs, and expense budgets.
Represent brand at trade and consumer shows as assigned.
o Perform special projects at the direction of the VP of Sales.

This is an entry-level sales position requiring one to two years of related selling experience. Knowledge of Fair Trade and natural/specialty channel highly desired. The position requires a high degree of initiative, the ability to work effectively in varied retail settings, and the ability to be successful in achieving assigned sales objectives while working independently. Passion for communicating Divine’s mission and quality chocolate proposition a must. Excellent interpersonal communication skills are critical to success in this position. Fundamental knowledge of PC use and basic software is essential. This position may require occasional travel.
A Bachelor's Degree and valid Driver's License are required.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, a resume, and a 150 word description of why Fair Trade is important for cocoa farmers. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All applications must be received by MAIL to Divine Chocolate 418 7th ST SE Washington DC 20003 no later November 20 2009. NO CALLS