Brand Representative/Merchandiser - Toronto, ON

Marketsupport Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits with a dynamic team as a Brand Representative/Merchandiser! This part-time role offers flexibility and independence, allowing you to engage with various retailers in the candy and confection industry. You will be responsible for maintaining stock levels, executing marketing initiatives, and building strong relationships with store management. With competitive pay and mileage reimbursement, this position is perfect for those who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about sales and merchandising. Join us and make a difference in the retail landscape while enjoying the freedom of a flexible schedule!

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Webinar-based training

In-field support

Opportunity to work with recognized brands

Qualifications

• Experience in retail sales and merchandising, especially in food industry.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Travel to retailers to maintain shelves and ensure product compliance.
• Build relationships with store management and increase product visibility.

Skills

Retail sales experience

Merchandising skills

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Relationship building

Ability to adjust to change

Tools

Apple iPad

Job description

Brand Representative/Merchandiser - Toronto, ON

Don’t like the idea of sitting at a desk all day? If you like meeting new people and doing something different all the time, skip the office environment. Come join our dynamic team!

Marketsupport Canada has an exciting opportunity for a Brand Representative/Merchandiser (16 hours a week) for the territory encompassing Toronto ON and Surrounding Area. This individual will work with our client in the candy and confection industry maintaining stock levels and shelves, and selling in additional product lines. Full description below:

Responsibilities include:

• Traveling to various retailers to maintain shelves, assist with planogram changes, correct out of stocks, and ensure POG compliance.
• Executing account specific initiatives i.e. bookings, sidewinders, profit panels, end caps, sales targets, and consumer marketing programs.
• Maintaining and securing distribution on all brands and new items in assigned territories.
• Gain, sell, and secure incremental displays.
• Rotating product to ensure freshness.
• Recognizing opportunities at store level to add value to each store visit (i.e. building incremental displays).
• Building and maintaining strong store management relationships.
• Preparing and submitting required reporting by given deadlines.
• Gathering and collecting information regarding field learnings for review.

Position Requirements include:

• Must have daytime, business hours availability.
• Retail sales and merchandising experience (within the food industry is an asset).
• Understanding and ability to use an Apple iPad.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable automobile.
• Ability to sell to store managers and increase product shelf space.
• Detail-oriented and extremely organized.
• Ability to adjust to an ever-changing environment.
• Reliable and determined to get the job done and make the client happy.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Able to maintain a professional demeanor with the public and store personnel when performing your duties.
• You may be required to lift 15lbs and occasionally up to 50lbs as well as stand for several hours at a time to complete work.

Hours:

• Please note that this position is part-time and set at 16 hours a week.

What we offer our Brand Reps/Merchandisers:

• Competitive hourly wage plus mileage reimbursement.
• Excellent webinar-based and in-field training & ongoing support.
• Flexible schedule and independence.
• Opportunity to work with nationally recognized brands.

This is a non-management position / C'est un non-position de gestion. This is a part-time position.