Grocery Merchandiser

Dandurand Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dandurand Group is seeking two Grocery Merchandisers to support Territory Managers in the Toronto area. One role covers the North of Toronto region and the other covers the West of Toronto region.

You will build relationships, merchandise displays, and work with stores to rotate stock and implement pricing and POS materials. Ideal candidates bring beverage alcohol knowledge, strong communication, organization, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Beverage Alcohol Industry experience and product knowledge an asset.
• WSET or ISG Certification an asset.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Results oriented, self-motivated, driven and disciplined.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proof of valid Driver’s License will be required.
• Provide your own vehicle with the proper insurance and driving record.
• Must reside within, or in close proximity to the general area of the sales territory.
• Must be able to lift cases weighing up to 30 pounds on an ongoing, daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with customers
• Build and merchandise impactful product displays and features
• Work with stores to ensure rotation of stock
• Apply price discounts and labels at shelf and on display
• Apply shelf talkers, necktags and related value-added items at shelf and on display
• Apply, maintain and replace point of sale materials in stores
• Ensure Dandurand & Univins wines and spirit products are appropriately shelved, and maintain this positioning on an ongoing basis
• Maintain overall product and display appearance: dust-free, correctly priced on shelf and in cooler
• Communicate competitor activity such as displays, on packs, new products etc.
• Maintain consistent communication with the sales representative regarding changes in buyer preferences, out of stock inventory concerns/situations encountered, market intelligence and daily call summary
• Complete other special projects as required, including but not limited to trade events, trade shows, consumer tastings, seminars, maintenance of storage unit and staff training

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Independent work

Driver's license

Vehicle & insurance

Job description

Reporting to the Field Sales Director, this role is to provide sales support to the Territory Managers, ensuring executional excellence. The Dandurand Group is looking for two Grocery Merchandisers to help drive success within our Grocery division: one supporting the North of Toronto region and one covering the West of Toronto region. If you're passionate about building strong relationships, driving results, and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to have you join our team!

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with customers
• Build and merchandise impactful product displays and features
• Work with stores to ensure rotation of stock
• Apply price discounts and labels at shelf and on display
• Apply shelf talkers, necktags and related value-added items at shelf and on display
• Apply, maintain and replace point of sale materials in stores
• Ensure Dandurand & Univins wines and spirit products are appropriately shelved, and maintain this positioning on an ongoing basis
• Maintain overall product and display appearance: dust-free, correctly priced on shelf and in cooler
• Communicate competitor activity such as displays, on packs, new products etc.
• Maintain consistent communication with the sales representative regarding changes in buyer preferences, out of stock inventory concerns/situations encountered, market intelligence and daily call summary
• Complete other special projects as required, including but not limited to trade events, trade shows, consumer tastings, seminars, maintenance of storage unit and staff training

Qualifications and experiences

• Beverage Alcohol Industry experience and product knowledge an asset
• WSET or ISG Certification an asset
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Results oriented, self-motivated, driven and disciplined
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proof of valid Driver’s License will be required
• Provide your own vehicle with the proper insurance and driving record
• Must reside within, or in close proximity to the general area of the sales territory
• Must be able to lift cases weighing up to 30 pounds on an ongoing, daily basis

AI-supported tools may be used to assist in the preliminary screening of applications. All evaluations and final hiring decisions remain fully under human review and judgment.