Retail Sales Representative

Acosta, Inc.; Innisfil; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Acosta Group in Canada is seeking a results-oriented Sales and Merchandising Representative to drive in-store execution for weekly program priorities across grocery and mass channels. You will perform direct sales, upselling, negotiating and display-building, while maintaining strong relationships with store contacts in your territory.

Ideal candidates have grocery retail experience, strong communication and presentation skills, and are highly organized with the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Sales experience in retail environment.
• Grocery & mass channel experience preferred.
• Valid drivere2 8 license and access to a vehicle.
• Available to work on weekdays, 8am-5pm.
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Willing to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assertive selling.
• Superior execution of core program fundamentals such as Sales, negotiating & building display, POP material, distribution of innovation & planogram compliance.
• Negotiate Sales - selling in, call for orders, in-line orders, and incremental retailer support for promotional programs.
• Displays - negotiating and building displays on every other visit to each store.
• Develop a positive working relationship with all key retail contacts.
• Execute and deliver retail coverage as per plan for efficient and effective call frequency and length.
• Resolve or escape store-level issues exhibiting a sense of urgency and professionalism.
• Drive distribution on core items and New Innovation, sales, and share objectives.
• Possible overnight or daily travel

Skills

Sales experience

Retail channel experience

Communication skills

Organization

Customer relationship building

Driver's license

Tools

Excel

Job description

DESCRIPTION

We are currently recruiting a results-oriented Sales and Merchandising Representative to represent our clients.

This role offers you the unique opportunity to utilize your retail sales experience more strategically through the development of direct sales, merchandising, and POS placement.

As a member of Mosaic's Campbells, B&G and Coke Nutritional Beverage (SHARED) sales team, you will be responsible for the in-store execution of weekly program priorities across grocery and mass channels. These tasks include Direct Sales, Upselling, Negotiating & Building Display, Merchandising, Promotions, tablet reporting as well as maintaining the role as key contact for our clients across all serviced stores in the defined territory. Candidates ideally will have grocery experience.

• Your excellent communication and sales skills are complimented by your enthusiasm and superior presentation abilities.


• You are highly organized, independent, and a natural solver with a knack for sales and building strong customer relationships.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assertive selling.


• Superior execution of core program fundamentals such as Sales, negotiating & building display, POP material, distribution of innovation & planogram compliance.


• Negotiate Sales - selling in, call for orders, in-line orders, and incremental retailer support for promotional programs.


• Displays - negotiating and building displays on every other visit to each store.


• Develop a positive working relationship with all key retail contacts.


• Execute and deliver retail coverage as per plan for efficient and effective call frequency and length.


• Resolve or escape store-level issues exhibiting a sense of urgency and professionalism.


• Drive distribution on core items and New Innovation, sales, and share objectives.


• Possible overnight or daily travel

QUALIFICATIONS

• Sales experience


• Retail Channel experience in grocery & mass preferred but not mandatory


• Must have a valid driver's license and exclusive access to a vehicle


• Available to work on weekdays, 8am-5pm


• Highly effective verbal communication skills and the ability to develop rapport and credibility


• Effective presentation-selling skills and objection-handling techniques


• Effective Knowledge of Microsoft Office especially Excel


• Experienced in territory management


• Must be willing to travel (Pending territory some overnight)


• Organized, flexible with the ability to work independently with limited supervision


• Daily access to Internet and email - able to complete administrative tasks including tracking, submitting call reports, checking email regularly for new product info, updates


• Must have a computer/laptop and printer/scanner with home internet


• Must be able to lift up to 30lbs


• Must be able to store POS at home location

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 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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Job Category: Retail

Position Type: Part time

Business Unit: Sales

Salary Range: $21.00 - $22.00

Company: Mosaic Sales Solutions Canada Operating Co

Req ID: 42158

Employer Description: CAN_ACOSTA_GRP_EMP_DESC