Sales Merchandiser

Andrew Peller Limited; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Andrew Peller Limited in Canada seeks a Sales Merchandiser to enhance brand visibility and drive strong sell-through of APL wines across retail accounts. You will build and fill eye-catching displays, apply POS materials, ensure prime product placement, and maintain stock rotation for maximum exposure.

Reporting to the Key Account Manager, you will seek new listings and expand distribution in NLC/Express accounts.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work independently with strong attention to detail.
• Sales experience in retail or hospitality is an asset.
• Knowledge of merchandising, display builds, and retail customer traffic is an asset.
• Strong communication skills, enthusiasm, reliability, and a drive to exceed targets.
• A proactive approach to securing product listings and building distribution in existing and new accounts.
• Exemplary customer service skills including communication, product knowledge, problem solving, and attention to detail.
• Flexibility outside regular business hours.

Responsibilities

• Building brand awareness and ensuring strong sell-through of APL wines through various promotional programs on site.
• Application of POS materials and enhancements of strong programming calendar.
• Building/Filling displays, placing products on shelves or in displays for maximum exposure, and ensuring product rotation on a regular basis.
• Assisting the Key Account Manager by identifying and acting on business opportunities within the assigned territory.
• Actively seeking and securing new listings for APL wines in retail accounts.
• Expanding the number of points of distribution by building relationships with key decision-makers.
• Participating in wine festivals, events, and consumer tastings during evenings and weekends to promote the APL wine portfolio and increase brand visibility when applicable.
• Meeting agreed-upon targets and goals effectively and in a timely manner.
• Arriving at work, appointments, meetings, and all work-related functions on time and as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned by Atlantic Director.
• Promoting a health & safety culture by ensuring a safe and healthy work environment through effective operation of the Health and Safety program and compliance with EH&S regulations.

Skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Sales experience

Merchandising

Retail traffic knowledge

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

#BeExtraordinary

At Andrew Peller Limited (APL), our mission is to be Canada’s #1 branded wine and

craft beverage company by delivering the perfect brand experience for every

lifestyle and occasion. Through our commitment to excellence, honouring our

we inspire teammates to be extraordinary every day.

Who We Are

We are one of Canada's largest and oldest wine companies with a rich heritage in quality winemaking.

We produce some of Canada's most recognized brands and offer our teammates a challenging and rewarding employment experience.

Reporting to the Key Account Manager, the Sales Merchandiser will primarily focus on merchandising APL wines to enhance brand visibility and drive strong sell-through across various retail accounts. This role is key in building/filling eye-catching displays, application of POS materials, ensuring prime product placement, and maintaining stock rotation for maximum exposure. In addition to merchandising, the Sales Merchandiser will promote APL wines by actively seeking new product listings and increasing points of distribution in NLC and Express accounts. Working closely with our Key account manager, this individual will play a vital role in expanding APL's leading market presence.

#BeExtraordinary

At Andrew Peller Limited (APL), our mission is to be Canada’s #1 branded wine and

craft beverage company by delivering the perfect brand experience for every

lifestyle and occasion. Through our commitment to excellence, honouring our roots, owning it, fostering belonging and driving to succeed, we inspire teammates to be extraordinary every day.

Who We Are

We are one of Canada's largest and oldest wine companies with a rich heritage in quality winemaking.

We produce some of Canada's most recognized brands and offer our teammates a challenging and rewarding employment experience.

Reporting to the Key Account Manager, the Sales Merchandiser will primarily focus on merchandising APL wines to enhance brand visibility and drive strong sell-through across various retail accounts. This role is key in building/filling eye-catching displays, application of POS materials, ensuring prime product placement, and maintaining stock rotation for maximum exposure. In addition to merchandising, the Sales Merchandiser will promote APL wines by actively seeking new product listings and increasing points of distribution in NLC and Express accounts. Working closely with our Key account manager, this individual will play a vital role in expanding APL's leading market presence.

This Teammate Will Be Responsible For

• Building brand awareness and ensuring strong sell-through of APL wines through various promotional programs on site
• Application of POS materials and enhancements of strong programming calendar
• Building/Filling displays, placing products on shelves or in displays for maximum exposure, and ensuring product rotation on a regular basis
• Assisting the Key Account Manager by identifying and acting on business opportunities within the assigned territory
• Actively seeking and securing new listings for APL wines in retail accounts
• Expanding the number of points of distribution by building relationships with key decision-makers
• Participating in wine festivals, events, and consumer tastings during evenings and weekends to promote the APL wine portfolio and increase brand visibility when applicable.
• Meeting agreed-upon targets and goals effectively and in a timely manner
• Arriving at work, appointments, meetings, and all work-related functions on time and as scheduled
• Other duties as assigned by Atlantic Director
• Promoting a health & safety culture by ensuring a safe and healthy work environment through effective operation of the Health and Safety program and compliance with EH&S regulations

The Skills, Knowledge And Experience This Teammate Will Bring

• Proven ability to work independently with strong attention to detail
• Sales experience in the retail or hospitality industry is an asset
• Knowledge of merchandising, display builds, and retail customer traffic is an asset
• Strong communication skills, enthusiasm, reliability, and a drive to exceed targets
• A proactive approach to securing product listings and building distribution in existing and new accounts
• Exemplary customer service skills including communication, product knowledge, problem solving, and attention to detail
• Flexibility outside regular business hours

This is a full-time salaried position that will require the teammate to drive to various locations in the area. There is a company car provided. Prior wine education or knowledge is not required but is considered an asset for the position.

Compensation: $50,000 - $55,000 annually, plus annual bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits.

We are conducting an internal and external search simultaneously. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation

Andrew Peller Limited is committed to meeting the needs of persons with temporary and/or permanent disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We are happy to discuss any need for accommodation in the workplace and will make an effort to meet those needs in a timely manner by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility in the areas of information, communications, and employment. If you require an accommodation to apply or interview for a position, please email [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employment

At Andrew Peller Limited, we are committed to creating and celebrating a culture of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.

This role is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.