Retail Representative (Part-Time) – London, ON

Mars; Tillsonburg; On-site; CAD 33,255 - 43,642; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class learning and development support

Industry competitive salary and benefits package

Access to Mars University for development

Job summary

Mars is looking for a Retail Representative in Tillsonburg, Ontario, to manage customer relationships and drive sales growth. Responsibilities include ensuring proper distribution, merchandising, and data integrity, as well as planning coverage for assigned territories.

Ideal candidates are high school graduates with experience in customer-facing roles and strong communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits are available, as well as ongoing development support.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• Experience in a customer-facing role.
• Previous sales experience an asset.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for suggesting orders and selling presentation programs to customers.
• Maintaining the distribution of assigned products.
• Ensure shelves are stocked with all listed products.
• Plan and organize route schedule according to company call coverage model.

Skills

Good communication and presentation skills

Experience in a customer-facing role

Sales experience

Education

High school graduate

Tools

Hand-held technology

Job description

Job Overview

The Retail Representative within an assigned territory is responsible for assigned customers. The key responsibilities are building relationships, selling, distribution and merchandising.

Location

The primary location of this position will be London, Ontario and surrounding towns.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• Experience in a customer‑facing role.
• Previous sales experience an asset.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Good communication and presentation skills.

Key Responsibilities

Sales 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.

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 Responsibilities

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

What you can 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 CAD 24.14 and CAD 31.68.