Retail Representative (Part Time) - Kelowna

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Mars Snacking is hiring a part-time Retail Representative to sell, distribute and merchandise Mars Snacking products in Kelowna and surrounding towns. The role involves call coverage, merchandising excellence and data integrity using handheld tech.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, customer-facing experience and strong communication skills, plus a valid driver’s license to travel within the territory. AI tools may assist recruitment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a customer-facing role.
• Previous sales experience is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Good communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Selling and distributing Mars Snacking products to customers across assigned territory.
• Merchandising: ensure shelves are stocked and optimize product placement and pricing with the retailer.
• Maintain accurate data and reporting through handheld technology as required by the business.
• Plan and execute efficient call coverage and route scheduling per company guidelines.
• Communicate territory activity to the DSM and maintain stock and POS materials.
• Support special projects for the Sales team as assigned.

Skills

Customer facing

Sales experience

Driver's license

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description:

Job Description

Overview:

The Retail Representative is responsible for selling, distributing and merchandising Mars Snacking products at retail outlets (all channels) in an assigned territory. Part time hours 24 hours per week Mon-Wed.

**The primary location of this position will be Kelownaand surrounding Towns**

What are we looking for?

• High school graduate.
• Experience in a Customer Facing role.
• Previous Sales experience an asset.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Good communication and presentation skills.

What will be your key responsibilities?

Selling and Distribution:

• Responsible for suggesting order and selling presentation programs to customers.
• Presenting and selling booking sheets to stores.
• Maintaining distribution of assigned products.
• Selling new innovation.
• Ensure promotional & seasonal compliance within designated retail outlets.

Merchandising excellence:

• Ensuring shelves are stocked with all listed product.
• Refilling of merchandiser fixtures, as well as working with the customer to secure secondary space for building of display.
• Utilize POS for effective merchandising and pricing.
• Rotation of products both on-shelf and in backroom to ensure optimal product quality and freshness.

Data Collection/Integrity:

• Maintain accurate and appropriate data through hand-held technology as determined by the business.

Ensuring Call-coverage:

• Proper territory management through customer coverage that involves efficient and effective use of time and resources.
• Must plan and organize route schedule according to company call coverage model, complying with the frequency and time-in call for each banner.
• Ensuring adherence to allocation of time based on priorities established by the segments.

Communication and Administration:

• Keep DSM up-to-date regarding territory activity.
• Maintain an adequate stock of relevant merchandising supplies and POS materials.
• Follow and adhere to company policies (time, expenses, product waste, mileage etc.)
• Follow company procedures for processing credits/samples.
• Read through and understand content of communications and priorities directed to the field.

Special Projects:

• May be responsible for supporting special projects for Sales team as assigned.

Other:

• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Communication with Sales Organization.
• Other responsibilities as defined including Engagement Action Planning.

Mars Snacking, Inspiring Happiness with better snacks for better days.

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.