Field Representative

Acosta, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in advertising services is seeking a Field Representative to enhance the presence of KitchenAid products in stores. This role involves engaging with trade partners, conducting product demonstrations, and managing orders to ensure product visibility. Ideal candidates should have a university degree and 1-2 years of sales experience in consumer goods, with strong problem-solving and communication skills. Flexibility for travel is required.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in Sales, preferably in Consumer Goods.
• Experience with infield sales is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute coverage plan within assigned territory.
• Conduct live product demonstrations and support trade shows.
• Manage promotions and orders.

Skills

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Education

University degree in a related field

Tools

Google Suite

Excel

Job description

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Position Overview:

The KitchenAid Retail Representative will play a crucial role in establishing relationships and enhancing the presence of KitchenAid's small appliances within the assigned territory. This position involves actively participating in the sales of KitchenAid products, negotiating with Trade Partners, and managing orders to ensure product availability and visibility in stores. The role reports directly to the Manager Retail Team Sales.

Key responsibilities include supporting the growth of the KitchenAid Small Appliance Business by engaging with Trade Partners to create an exceptional consumer experience in stores. This will be achieved through the implementation of merchandising services, product demonstrations, and collecting market insights and feedback to identify new business opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience in sales and retail within the consumer goods sector, preferably in the kitchen small appliances industry.

Territory & Field Responsibilities:

• Execute coverage plan within assigned territory
• Engage with trade partners including RSAs, management, decision makers, and key stakeholders
• Conduct live product demonstrations and support trade shows
• Manage promotions and orders
• Identify new business opportunities
• Support trade partner program management
• Pitch new SKUs and bundles

Qualifications:

• University degree in a related field
• 1-2 years in Sales, preferably in Consumer Goods (Infield Sales experience is a plus)
• Experience with Google Suite and Excel
• Proven ability to work autonomously and be accountable for outcomes
• Strong problem-solving skills with a bias for action
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Well-organized with attention to detail
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required to support events
• Territory responsibility will include overnight travel
• You must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle for regular travel within the assigned territory (mileage will be reimbursed).

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Product Management, Sales, and Marketing
• Industry: Advertising Services

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