Retail Sales Representative

Acosta, Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta Group is hiring a Sales & Merchandising Representative to represent Campbell’s, B&G and Coke Nutritional Beverage brands in grocery and mass retail stores within a Calgary-based territory. You will drive sales, merchandise, and build retailer partnerships while coordinating promotions and displays.

Ideal candidates have strong communication and negotiation skills, are organized, and comfortable with technology. Travel within the territory is required, and a reliable vehicle is essential.

Qualifications

• Sales experience is an asset and training is available.
• Grocery or mass retail experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Organized, flexible and able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Comfortable using technology; Excel is a plus.
• Territory management experience is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Willing to travel within the assigned territory.
• Daily access to internet and email; home office setup with internet.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs; store POS materials at home.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales through direct selling, upselling, securing orders and promotions.
• Merchandise products according to program standards.
• Negotiate and maintain product displays and POS materials.
• Support new product distribution, promotions and planogram compliance.
• Build relationships with key retail contacts and be a main store contact.
• Manage territory coverage and call frequency.
• Resolve or elevate store-level issues with urgency and professionalism.
• Complete tablet reporting, call reports and required admin tasks.
• Travel throughout the assigned territory, potentially overnight.

Skills

Sales experience

Grocery/mass retail experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Excel / Microsoft Office

Territory management

Driver's license

Willing to travel

Access to home tech

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Kick-Start Your Career in Sales & Merchandising!

We are currently recruiting a results-oriented Sales & Merchandising Representative to represent our clients. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start and develop a career in sales and merchandising while gaining hands-on retail experience representing well-known consumer brands.

As part of Mosaic’s Campbell’s, B&G, and Coke Nutritional Beverage sales team, you will represent these products across grocery and mass retail locations within an assigned territory.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive sales through direct selling, upselling, securing orders, and gaining additional retailer support for promotions.
• Merchandise Campbell’s, B&G, and Coke Nutritional Beverage products according to program standards.
• Negotiate, build, and maintain product displays and POS materials.
• Support new product distribution, promotions, and planogram compliance.
• Build positive relationships with key retail contacts and act as a key point of contact within assigned stores.
• Effectively manage assigned territory, store coverage, and call frequency.
• Resolve or elevate store-level issues with urgency and professionalism.
• Complete tablet reporting, call reports, and required administrative tasks.
• Travel throughout the assigned territory, with possible overnight travel depending on location.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Sales experience is an asset – but willing to train the right candidate
• Grocery or mass retail experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Organized, flexible, and able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Comfortable using technology and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Territory management experience is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license and exclusive access to a reliable vehicle.
• Willing and able to travel within the assigned territory.
• Daily access to internet and email.
• Access to a computer/laptop and printer/scanner with home internet.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to store POS materials at home.

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!

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.

Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting.

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Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary

$21.00 - $23.00

Company

Mosaic Sales Solutions Canada Operating Co