Retail Representative (Part-time)- Toronto and Scarborough

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a driven sales professional to join their Retail Sales Force in Ontario. This role focuses on building strong relationships with Pet Retailers while executing key business priorities to ensure product visibility and compliance. You'll collaborate closely with diverse teams, leveraging insights and retail tools to enhance brand presence. With a commitment to creating a better world for pets, this innovative firm offers competitive salary and benefits, along with industry-leading learning opportunities from day one. If you are passionate about sales and customer service, this position is a perfect fit.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company bonus

Learning and development support

Access to Mars University

Qualifications

• Ability to sell and merchandise using insights and retail tools.
• Strong relationship building and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person call coverage of Mass, Grocery, and Pet Retailers.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Execute and ensure compliance with key business priorities.

Skills

Sales Skills

Customer Service Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Technology Proficiency (MS Office, iPad, iPhone)

Tools

Handheld Devices

Job description

Job Description:

At Mars, one of our key competitive advantages is the strength of our Retail Sales Force. We're on a mission to create a Better World for Pets, starting with building awareness and executing our key business priorities at store level. This ensures Canadian Pet Parents choose our Pet products over competitors. We collaborate from Head Office to Store level to achieve or exceed our business objectives and progress towards our long-term goals.

Primary Location

The primary location of this position will be Toronto and Scarborough

What are we looking for?

• Ability to sell & merchandise using insights, promotional activities, and retail tools
• Strong relationship building and customer service skills
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Comfortable with technology (MS Office, iPad, iPhone, etc.)
• Possession of a valid Driver's License
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and to drive, sit, stand, walk, and kneel for extended periods
• Flexibility regarding remote work, including potential overnight stays within territories
• Must reside within territory boundaries

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person call coverage of Mass, Grocery, and Pet Retailers efficiently and effectively
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships
• Execute and ensure compliance with key business priorities
• Support promotions and incremental displays through volume selling
• Resolve out-of-stocks and close distribution gaps
• Record and maintain accurate data using handheld devices
• Perform merchandising activities
• Leverage insights and retail tools to convert shoppers to our brands

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented associates, guided by the Five Principles
• Join a purpose-driven company committed to building a better tomorrow
• Receive industry-leading learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Accommodations are available upon request during the application process. No applicant will be penalized for requesting assistance.