Part-Time Sales & Merchandising Representative for Maple Leaf

Encore; Longueuil; Sur place; CAD 21 000 - 30 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Encore is seeking a Part‑time Sales & Merchandising Representative for Maple Leaf Foods on the South Shore, QC. You will act as the product expert, execute brand priorities, and build strong relationships with store personnel to maximize on‑call coverage and shelf presence.

Ideal candidates bring proven sales and merchandising experience, are capable of lifting up to 25 pounds, own a reliable vehicle, and have home internet access to gather field insights with an iPad.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales/merchandising, preferably grocery/retail.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Own a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance; high‑speed internet at home.

Responsabilités

• Drive sales by building displays and placing point‑of‑sale material.
• Manage merchandising: shelves, displays, stock replenishment.
• Support new product launches and ensure distribution quality.
• Build relationships with store contacts and provide customer service.
• Meet daily call coverage targets and report field insights via iPad.

Connaissances

Customer service

Sales skills

Merchandising

Communication

Time management

Description du poste

What Encore's All About:

At Encore, we possess the expertise in field sales to ensure our clients are successful in their most critical market channels. Going deep with few...being nimble and responsive for us is more than a turn of phrase, it is a way of life...and it comes down to the following Vision and Mission that compel us to outperform every day. Our Vision: The first choice for tier one organizations seeking to optimize their field sales investment. Our Mission: Provide uncompromising quality of service and unparalleled caliber of thinking...developing strategies and delivering solutions that enable our clients to win.

The Opportunity:

PART-TIME SALES & MERCHANDISING REPRESENTATIVE FOR MAPLE LEAF FOODS - APPROX. 28 HRS/WEEKLY- SOUTH SHORE, QC

Position Summary:

Our client is Maple Leaf Foods. Your role is to be the product expert! Through your higher-performer personality, you will ensure that the brands you represent are executed at the highest level at the outlets you cover. In order to do this you will need to deliver on-the-call coverage objectives, increase distribution & visibility of the products, execute brand priorities and build relationships with key store contacts, said differently:

WE need YOU to make sure our client's products OUTSELL the competitors!

What You Will Be Doing Every Day:

• Drive Sales: Selling and building displays, placing point-of-sale material, Plan-o-Gram compliance
• Merchandising: Main Shelf, Displays & Stock Replenishment
• Support new product launches
• Check and correct distribution voids/out-of-stocks
• Build relationships (customer service) with key store personnel - this is an important component of the role!
• Call Coverage: You will have a set # of retail calls to achieve every day
• Product quality control
• Gathering & reporting on field insights using an iPad

The RIGHT Candidate:

• You want to 'win'
• You bring passion and innovative thinking that will deliver results
• You believe that the words 'work' and 'fun' belong in the same sentence

You can be described as:

• Authentic
• Solutions-oriented
• Accountable
• Intellectually curious
• Self-motivated
• Receptive
• Assertive
• DrivenContinuously challenging yourself
• Having business maturity, professional

A few other things we'll expect from you - the 'must haves':

• Genuine interest in part-time, long-term employment
• Amazing customer service and sales skills
• This role can be physical at times - you must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds
• Full access to a reliable vehicle which is appropriately insured for the role
• High-speed internet with WiFi at home
• The ability to store some supplies at home and transport them in your vehicle

Your Experience:

You have previous sales and/or merchandising experience, preferably in the grocery/retail channel. If not in the grocery/retail channel, don't worry, as long as you share the same values, we can teach you all you need to know once you're on board.

Encore is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes diversity and celebrates difference! If you require accommodations, we are committed to providing you with the tools you need to succeed. Should you require accommodations throughout the application and selection process please reach out to us directly.