In-Store Sales & Merchandising Specialist

Acosta, Inc.; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Acosta Group is currently seeking a results-oriented Sales and Merchandising Representative for Canada. You will execute in-store priorities across grocery and mass channels, focusing on direct sales, upselling, display building, and POS placement.

Ideal candidates bring grocery experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage relationships with clients across stores. Expect part-time hours and potential travel to remote locations.

Qualifications

• Sales experience in retail or consumer goods.
• Grocery/mass retail channel experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.
• Weekday availability 8am–5pm.
• Strong verbal communication and rapport-building.
• Solid presentation-selling and objection-handling skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experienced in territory management.
• Willingness to travel; some overnight stays possible.
• Independent, organized, and self-motivated.
• Reliable internet access and ability to handle admin tasks online.
• Own computer/laptop with home internet and printer/scanner.
• Able to lift up to 30lbs and store POS at home location.

Responsibilities

• Assertive selling and in-store execution of core programs.
• Negotiate and build displays, manage POP materials, and ensure planogram compliance.
• Sell-in, call for orders, and support for promotions.
• Negotiate and build displays on site visits.
• Develop positive relationships with retail contacts.
• Deliver retail coverage per plan with efficient call frequency.
• Resolve store-level issues with urgency and professionalism.
• Drive distribution of core items and new innovations.
• Possible overnight or daily travel.

Skills

Sales experience

Retail channel experience

Driver's license

Availability 8am-5pm

Verbal communication

Presentation-selling

Microsoft Office

Territory management

Travel willingness

Independent work

Internet & email proficiency

Home office setup

Lifting up to 30lbs

POS storage at home

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Acosta Group is currently seeking a results-oriented Sales and Merchandising Representative for Canada. You will execute in-store priorities across grocery and mass channels, focusing on direct sales, upselling, display building, and POS placement.

Ideal candidates bring grocery experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage relationships with clients across stores. Expect part-time hours and potential travel to remote locations.