Retail Sales Representative

Acosta Sales & Marketing; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading marketing firm in Calgary is looking for a part-time Retail Representative. This role involves providing sales and merchandising coverage, ensuring product distribution, and building relationships with store personnel. Candidates should possess previous retail experience and strong communication skills. The position pays $19 per hour and offers the opportunity to leverage your retail sales experience strategically. Ideal for those seeking flexible hours while contributing to a leading marketing team.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Prior territory retail experience is preferred.
• Strong relationship and persuasive communication skills.
• Organized, self-motivated, able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide sales merchandising coverage for assigned territory.
• Maintain 100% distribution of existing items.
• Communicate client information and selling promotions.

Skills

Sales skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Wage: $19

Part-time

We are currently recruiting for a results-oriented Retail Representative to represent our clients.

This role offers you the unique opportunity to utilize your retail sales experience in a more strategic way through the development of direct sales, merchandising and POS placement. As a member of our sales team, you will be responsible for calling on clients in the Grocery, Gas & Convenience Retail Channel to communicate and execute sales and merchandising strategies, promotions and guidelines. In this position you will be accountable to drive results by identifying volume opportunities, providing excellent customer service, supplying product information and ensuring product dominance and distribution.

Your excellent communication and sales skills are complemented by your enthusiasm and superior presentation abilities. Highly organized with excellent communication skills, you are a natural problem solver with a knack for sales and building strong relationships with clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Primarily provides sales merchandising coverage and coverage of retail special projects for an assigned territory through in-store execution of our client’s priorities and objectives as set forth by Management to achieve superior in-store results in an assigned territory.

• Handheld reporting
• New item placement
• Maintaining 100% distribution of existing items
• Ensuring adherence to shelving guidelines and plan‑ograms
• Pricing audits
• Building displays and placing point-of-sale material
• Building relationships with store personnel
• Negotiating product placement
• Communicating client information and selling promotions

QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior territory retail experience is preferred
• Strong relationship and persuasive communication skills
• Organized, self‑motivated and able to work independently with minimum supervision
• Computer literate and comfortable using digital technology (handheld, camera, etc.)
• Regular access to a reliable vehicle, a valid driver’s license and safe driving record and able to meet vehicle insurance requirements
• Able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs, stand, bend, reach on a daily basis
• Able to drive for extended periods of time
• Ability to store sample products and racking
• Access to high-speed Internet

ABOUT US

Acosta Group is a collective uniting the most trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies—Acosta, ActionLink, CORE Foodservice, CROSSMARK, Mosaic, Premium Retail Services, and Product Connections. Together, we connect consumers with the brands they love through omnichannel selling, merchandising, brand advocacy, and integrated marketing.

We recognize our associates are the foundation of our success. That’s why we prioritize your growth, development, and well‑being to help you reach your full potential. With programs designed to support a fulfilling work‑life balance, we offer opportunities that fit your lifestyle and ambitions—whether you’re looking for part‑time flexibility or full‑time career advancement.

Ready for a career path that’s as unique as you? Discover your path at Acosta Group!

Equal Opportunity Statement

Acosta Group is an equal‑opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail]. Be sure to include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject of your email to expedite the request.

Additional Information

Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Category: Retail

Position Type: Part time

Business Unit: Sales

Salary Range: $19.00 – $19.00

Company: Acosta Canada Corporation

Req ID: 17134