Retail Representative (Part-time)- Toronto and Scarborough

Mars, Incorporated; Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated sales professional to enhance their retail presence and drive sales in the pet product market. This role involves building strong relationships with retailers, executing key business priorities, and utilizing insights to convert shoppers to their brands. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, leveraging technology and strong communication skills to achieve business objectives. Join a purpose-driven company committed to creating a better world for pets, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of pet parents across Canada.

Benefits

Best-in-class learning and development

Company bonus

Diverse and talented associates

Access to Mars University

Qualifications

• Ability to sell and merchandise leveraging insights and retail tools.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• In-person call coverage of Mass, Grocery, and Pet Retailers.
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships.

Skills

Sales Skills

Customer Service Skills

Organization Skills

Communication Skills

Technology Proficiency

Flexibility

Tools

MS Office

iPad

iPhone

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 and it all starts with building awareness and executing our key business priorities at store-level so that Canadian Pet Parents choose to purchase our Pet products over other competing brands. We work together from Head Office to Store level in order to achieve or exceed our business objectives and make progress towards our long-term goals.

The primary location of this position will be Toronto and Scarborough

What are we looking for?

• Ability to sell & merchandise leveraging insights, promotional activity and Retail tools
• Strong Relationship Building & Customer Service skills
• Strong Organization and Communication skills
• Comfortable with technology (MS Office, iPad, iPhone etc.)
• Possession of a valid Drivers License
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs, drive, sit, stand, walk and kneel for extended periods of time
• Flexibility regarding remote work, including potential overnight stays in territories
• Must live within territory boundaries

What will be your key responsibilities?

• In-person call coverage of Mass, Grocery and Pet Retailers in an efficient and effective manner
• Building and maintaining strong Customer Relationships
• Execution/compliance of key business priorities
• Selling volume to support promotions and incremental displays
• Resolving out-of-stocks
• Closing distribution gaps
• Recording and maintaining accurate data through hand-held device
• Merchandising
• Leveraging insights and Retail tools to convert shoppers to our brands

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.