Retail Sales Representative

Acosta; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Retail Representative, where your retail sales expertise will shine. In this dynamic role, you will engage with clients in the Grocery, Gas & Convenience Retail Channel, executing sales and merchandising strategies to drive results. Your excellent communication and organizational skills will enable you to build strong relationships and effectively manage product placements. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a collaborative team while enjoying the flexibility of part-time work. If you’re passionate about sales and ready to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Prior territory retail experience is preferred.
• Strong relationship and persuasive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide sales merchandising coverage for an assigned territory.
• Build relationships with store personnel and negotiate product placement.

Skills

Sales Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Retail Sales Experience

Tools

Handheld Reporting Devices

Digital Technology

Job description

Description

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-o-grams
• 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!

We empower you to Discover Your Path and fully embrace BEING YOU as you shape your journey with us. At Acosta Group, we value equal opportunity in employment practices and career progression. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race/ethnicity, gender/gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local laws. Acosta Group will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with physical or mental disabilities to complete applications or interviews for employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Acosta Group and its subsidiaries believe the posted compensation range accurately reflects this role at the time of posting. Final pay may vary based on qualifications and location, and the range may be updated in the future.

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Job Category: Retail
Position Type: Part time
Business Unit: Sales
Salary Range: $19.00 - $19.00
Company: Acosta Canada Corporation
Req ID: 5449