Retail Sales Representative

Acosta; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta Group in Canada seeks a results-driven sales representative to cover grocery stores in the assigned territory, communicating and executing sales and merchandising strategies, promotions, and guidelines. You will identify opportunities, provide product information, and build strong relationships with store staff.

You will align with client priorities to achieve superior in-store results, meet sales targets, and ensure 100% distribution.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales/customer service in grocery stores.
• Good communicator.
• Available to work Monday to Friday during the day.
• Have a valid driver's license and a reliable car.
• Capable of driving a vehicle for an extended period of time.
• Have storage space for sales materials in the home.

Responsibilities

• Represent ACOSTA in their territory.
• Ensure that all client standards are met according to shelf and plan-o-gram procedures. This includes cleanliness and product rotation.
• Ensure that new products are put on the shelf according to the recommended procedures and time as well as maintain 100% distribution of existing items 100% of the time.
• Effectively communicate information from the principal to store staff.
• Meet or exceed sales targets for in-store programs
• Make sales presentations to the store and/or store manager.
• To respect the company's procedures in the performance of his/her work.
• Complete detailed reports.
• Complete all documents related to the performance of the work according to the assigned territory.

Skills

Good communicator

Sales/customer service

Available Mon-Fri days

Driver's license

Reliable car

Home storage for materials

Job description

Description

We are currently looking for a results-oriented sales representative to represent our customers in grocery stores in their territory.

We are currently looking for a results-oriented sales representative to represent our customers in grocery stores in their territory. As a member of our sales team, you will be responsible for calling customers in order to communicate and execute sales and merchandising strategies, promotions, and guidelines. In this position, you will be expected to achieve results by identifying volume opportunities, providing excellent customer service, providing 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 and with excellent communication skills, you are a natural problem solver, good at sales and building strong relationships with customers.

Responsibilities

The incumbent primarily provides coverage of sales merchandising and special retail projects for a given territory by executing our client's priorities and objectives, as set by management, in-store to achieve superior in-store results in a given territory.

• Responsible for representing ACOSTA in their territory.
• Responsible for ensuring that all client standards are met according to shelf and plan-o-gram procedures. This includes cleanliness and product rotation.
• Ensure that new products are put on the shelf according to the recommended procedures and time as well as maintain 100% distribution of existing items 100% of the time.
• Effectively communicate information from the principal to store staff.
• Meet or exceed sales targets for in-store programs
• Make sales presentations to the store and/or store manager.
• To respect the company's procedures in the performance of his/her work.
• Complete detailed reports.
• Complete all documents related to the performance of the work according to the assigned territory.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales/customer service in grocery stores.
• Good communicator.
• Available to work from Monday to Friday during the day.
• Have a valid driver's license and a reliable car.
• Capable of driving a vehicle for an extended period of time
• Good communicator.
• Have storage space for sales materials in the 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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Job Category: Retail

Position Type: Full time

Business Unit: Sales

Salary Range: $45000.00 - $45000.00

Company: Acosta Canada Corporation