Retail Sales Representative

Acosta; Saint-Jérôme; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta Canada Corporation is seeking a Retail Representative to drive direct sales, merchandising and POS placement across Grocery, Gas & Convenience channels. You will call on clients, communicate promotions and ensure product dominance.

The role requires strong French communication, a reliable vehicle, and the ability to work Monday to Friday. Join Acosta's Sales team to build relationships and deliver results.

Qualifications

• Prior territory retail sales experience is preferred.
• Available to work Monday to Friday
• Regular access to a reliable vehicle, a valid driver's license and safe driving record and able to meet vehicle insurance requirements
• Strong communication skills in French
• Organized, self-motivated and able to work independently with minimum supervision
• Computer literate and comfortable using digital technology (handheld, camera, etc.)
• 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

Responsibilities

• Handheld reporting
• Merchandising
• 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

Skills

Territory sales

French communication

Vehicle required

Job description

Full-timeWe are currently recruiting for a results-oriented

DescriptionWe 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

• Handheld reporting
• Merchandising
• 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 sales experience is preferred
• Available to work Monday to Friday
• Regular access to a reliable vehicle, a valid driver's license and safe driving record and able to meet vehicle insurance requirements
• Strong communication skills in French
• Organized, self-motivated and able to work independently with minimum supervision
• Computer literate and comfortable using digital technology (handheld, camera, etc.)
• 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!

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

Job Category: Retail

Position Type: Full time

Business Unit: Sales

Salary Range: $46000.00 - $46000.00

Company: Acosta Canada Corporation

Req ID: 40125

Employer Description: CANACOSTAGRPEMPDESC