Retail Representative (Part-Time) Edmonton, Alberta

Mars UK; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Mars UK is hiring a Retail Representative to sell, distribute and merchandize Mars Petcare products in Edmonton. The role requires driving about 100 km daily and working 3 days per week, with a base pay range noted in the posting.

The ideal candidate holds a High School diploma, can lift up to 50 pounds, and possesses a valid Canadian driver’s license. Sales experience is a plus as you build displays, manage inventory and support store partnerships.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is the minimum requirement.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to drive approximately 100 km daily for sales calls.
• Sales experience is an asset.
• Must have a valid Canadian driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Sell in and maintain distribution of assigned products.
• Present and promote display programs to customers and suggest orders.
• Present and sell booking sheets to stores.
• Ensure all listed products are stocked and properly displayed with price tags.
• Replenish display fixtures including Mars Petcare racks.
• Collaborate with customers to secure secondary display space.
• Apply POS or other marketing materials where applicable.
• Rotate products on-shelf and in backroom to ensure freshness.
• Maintain field sales data in data collection software.
• Manage territory coverage efficiently to optimize time and resources.
• Plan and organize route schedule according to call coverage model.
• Keep ASM updated on territory activity.
• Maintain stock of merchandising supplies and POS materials.
• Follow procedures for processing credits/cheques.

Skills

Sales experience

Driver's license

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Route driving ability

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Description:

The Retail Representative is responsible for selling, distributing and merchandising Mars Petcare products at retail outlets (all channels) in an assigned territory (Edmonton). This position requires the incumbent to work 3 days (24 hours)/week.

What are we looking for?

• A High School diploma is a minimum requirement.
• Ability to lift product (maximum lifting requirement 50 pounds).
• Ability to drive approximately 100 km daily while making sales calls.
• Ability to sustain repeated movement which includes but is not limited to in and out of car movement, bending, leaning, reaching, pushing, pulling and grasping motions.
• Sales experience would be an asset
• Ability to secure level of vehicle insurance coverage as determined by Mars Canada Inc.
• Valid Canadian driver’s license.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Sell in and maintaining distribution of assigned products.
• Responsible for presenting display programs to customers and suggesting order.
• Presenting and selling booking sheets to stores.
• Ensuring all listed products are stocked and properly displayed on shelves with store price tags.
• Replenishing of display fixtures, including Mars Petcare racks.
• Working with the customer to secure secondary space for building of display.
• Applying POS or other Marketing materials where applicable.
• Product rotation both on-shelf and in backroom to ensure optimal product quality and freshness.
• Maintain appropriate data (customer Info, survey recording, tracking, etc.…) in field sales data collection software.
• Territory management through customer coverage that involves efficient and effective use of time and resources.
• Plan and organize route schedule according to company call coverage model (frequency and time-in call).
• Keep ASM up to date regarding territory activity.
• Maintain an adequate stock of relevant merchandising supplies and POS materials.
• Follow company procedures for processing credits/cheques

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between the below range CAD 24.14 - CAD 31.68. Please note: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. AI is used as a supporting tool in our recruitment process.