Retail Representative (Part-Time)- Peterborough, ON

Mars, Incorporated; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading candy manufacturer is looking for a Retail Representative in Peterborough, ON. The role entails selling and merchandising products at retail outlets and requires a valid driver’s license, driving 100 km daily, and the ability to lift heavy products. Competitive salary and benefits provided.

Benefits

Best-in-class learning and development support

Industry competitive salary and benefits package

Access to in-house Mars University

Qualifications

• Ability to secure level of vehicle insurance coverage.
• Ability to sustain repeated movements for effective role execution.

Responsibilities

• Sell in and maintain distribution of assigned products.
• Ensure products are stocked and displayed properly.
• Plan and organize route schedule according to company model.

Skills

Ability to lift product (maximum lifting requirement 50 pounds)

Sales experience

Valid Canadian driver’s license

Ability to drive approximately 100 km daily

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Description:

The Retail Representative is responsible for selling, distributing and merchandising Mars Wrigley products at retail outlets (all channels) in an assigned territory of Peterborough, ON and surrounding area. 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 product 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 organize 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.