Retail Sales Representative

Position Snapshot
Business area: Nestlé Canada
Location: Estrie Region of Quebec

Remote Field role

A little bit about us

While Nestlé is known for KitKat, Gerber, Nescafe, and Häagen-Dazs, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people.

We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. There are 3,000+ members of Nestlé Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good. We’re a team of changemakers, who are curious and challenge the status quo, that take risks that will help drive us forward.

Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees.

Position Summary
We are looking for a Retail Sales Representative in Quebec reporting into the Retail Sales Manager. This position is ideal for a high-energy, self-motivated, creative professional who is looking for an opportunity to further develop a dynamic sales career. The successful applicant will be responsible for the surrounding area of Granby, Magog, Sherbrooke and St-Jean-sur-Richelieu in Quebec.

A day in the life of a Retail Sales Representative
As a Retail Sales Representative, you will be responsible for managing retail stores including Mass, Grocery, and Convenience to deliver sales and merchandising objectives for an assigned territory.

You will also:

1. Implement all in-store activities within the framework of Nestlé 8 Steps of a Call and the 4C Selling process.
2. Bring pivotal initiatives created by account teams to territory to achieve targets.
3. Develop a strategic plan for territory coverage to meet targeted coverage goals and assigned sales volume targets.
4. Develop relationships with retail decision makers to drive achievement of Nestlé objectives.
5. Adhere to all Company principles and policies including Safety and local regulations.
6. Manage full financial processes within corporate guidelines.
7. Actively participate in all cycle meetings and Customer Banner meetings.

Role Requirements:

1. Bilingualism in English and French language skills are a requirement, as this position requires collaboration with stakeholders across the Canadian market.
2. 1+ year of accumulated experience (including internships and co-ops) in retail sales, customer service or merchandising.
3. Must possess a full valid Driver’s License and a clean driving record.
4. Candidate must reside within the territory or be willing to relocate and must be able and willing to travel as required based on territory needs.
5. Post-secondary education in Business Administration.
6. MS Office: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

What you need to know
We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.