Retail Representative (Part-time), Halifax, Nova Scotia

Mars, Incorporated; Halifax; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Retail Representative to drive sales and distribution of their products in the Halifax area. This role involves engaging with retail customers, ensuring optimal product placement, and managing inventory effectively. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift products. Join a purpose-driven company that values diversity and offers best-in-class learning and development opportunities. If you're ready to make an impact in the retail space, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company Bonus

Best-in-Class Learning and Development

Diverse Work Environment

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; sales experience is a plus.
• Ability to lift products and drive daily for sales calls.

Responsibilities

• Sell and maintain distribution of products in assigned territory.
• Ensure products are stocked and displayed properly in stores.
• Manage territory and plan routes efficiently.

Skills

Sales Experience

Ability to Lift 50 Pounds

Driving Skills

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Field Sales Data Collection Software

Job description

Job Description:

The Retail Representative, based out of the HRM (Halifax Regional Municipality), is responsible for selling, distributing and merchandising Mars Wrigley products at retail outlets (all channels) in an assigned territory. This position requires the incumbent to work 3 Days/Week (24 hours/week) and does require occasional overnight travel.

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 orders.
• 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 Wrigley Canada 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 organise route schedule according to company call coverage model (frequency and time-in call).
• Keep DSM 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.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.