Retail Sales Representative

Nestlé; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental benefits from day 1

Company matched pension

Flexible and hybrid work arrangements

Training and development programs

Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimb

Bonus eligibility

Employee discounts at Nestlé stores

Vendor partnerships discounts

Job summary

Nestlé Canada is seeking a Retail Sales Representative to cover the Gatineau area in Quebec. The role reports to the Retail Sales Manager and suits a high-energy, self-motivated professional aiming to advance a dynamic sales career in consumer goods.

You will manage stores across Mass, Grocery, and Convenience, implement in-store activities, build relationships with retail decision-makers, and ensure adherence to company policies, safety standards, and local regulations.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and French required.
• 1+ year in retail sales, customer service or merchandising.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Post-secondary education in Business Administration.
• Willing to relocate and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage retail stores in Mass, Grocery, and Convenience to meet sales targets.
• Implement in-store activities and drive merchandising objectives.
• Develop territory coverage plans and key relationships with retail decision makers.
• Participate in cycle meetings and Customer Banner meetings.
• Comply with Nestlé policies, safety standards, and corporate guidelines.

Skills

Bilingual English-French

Retail sales experience

Driver's license

Willing to travel

Education

Post-secondary education in Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Snapshot

Business area: Nestlé Canada

Location: Region of Gatineau, QC; In the Field role

Position Summary

We are looking for a Retail Sales Representative in Quebec reporting into the Retail Sales Manager. This position is ideal for a high-energy, self-motivated, creative professional who is looking for an opportunity to further develop a dynamic sales career. The successful applicant will be responsible for the surrounding area of Gatineau in Quebec.

A day in the life of a retail sales representative

As a Retail Sales Representative, you will be Responsible for managing retail stores including Mass, Grocery, and Convenience to deliver sales and merchandising objectives for an assigned territory.

You will also:

• Implement all in store activities within the framework of Nestlé
• Bring pivotal initiatives created by account teams to territory to achieve targets.
• Develop a strategic plan for territory coverage to meet targeted coverage goals and assigned sales volume targets.
• Develop relationships with retail decision makers to drive achievement of Nestlé objectives.
• Adhere to all Company principles and policies including Safety and local regulations.
• Manage full financial processes within corporate guidelines.
• Actively participate in all cycle meetings and Customer Banner meetings.

Role Requirements:

• Bilingualism in English and French language skills are a requirement, as this position requires collaboration with stakeholders across the Canadian market and/or worldwide.
• 1+ year of accumulated experience (including internships and coops) in retail sales, customer service or merchandising.
• Must possess a full valid Driver’s License and a clean driving record.
• Candidate must reside within the territory or be willing to relocate and must be able and willing to travel as required based on territory needs.
• Post secondary education in Business Administration
• MS Office: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
• Company matched pension plan
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
• Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
• Bonus eligibility
• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)
• Additional discounts on a variety of products and services offered by our preferred vendors and partnerships

What You Need To Know

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.

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