Retail Sales Representative

Acosta; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail is seeking a Retail Representative for their Toronto operations. The ideal candidate will leverage their sales experience to drive results by establishing strong relationships and executing sales strategies. Responsibilities include merchandising, building displays, and ensuring product placement and distribution. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and be organized, motivated, and able to work independently.

Qualifications

• Prior retail experience in the territory is preferred.
• Strong relationship-building and persuasive communication skills.
• Organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide sales merchandising coverage and support retail special projects.
• Build displays and place point of sale materials.
• Ensure adherence to shelving guidelines and plan-o-grams.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Sales skills

Problem-solving

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a results-oriented Retail Representative to represent our clients in the downtown Toronto region.

This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to utilize your retail sales experience strategically 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 strategies, promotions, and guidelines. Your role will involve driving results by identifying volume opportunities, providing excellent customer service, supplying product information, and ensuring product dominance and distribution.

Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication and sales skills, enthusiasm, and superior presentation abilities. Being highly organized with strong communication skills, you are a natural problem solver with a talent for sales and building strong client relationships.

Overview

You will primarily provide sales merchandising coverage and support retail special projects within an assigned territory through in-store execution of our client’s priorities and objectives, aiming for superior in-store results.

• New item placement
• Maintaining 100% distribution on existing items
• Ensuring adherence to shelving guidelines and plan-o-grams
• Pricing audits
• Building displays and placing point of sale materials
• Building relationships with store personnel
• Negotiating product placement
• Communicating client information and promotional offers

Prior retail experience in the territory is preferred.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong relationship-building and persuasive communication skills
• Organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Computer literate and comfortable using digital technology (handheld devices, cameras, etc.)
• Reliable access to a vehicle, valid driver’s license, and a safe driving record; able to meet vehicle insurance requirements
• Able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs, stand, bend, and reach regularly
• Able to drive for extended periods
• Ability to store sample products and racking equipment