Retail Sales Representative

Acosta; Val-d'Or; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta Canada Corporation is seeking a results-oriented Retail Representative to represent our clients in the Grocery, Gas & Convenience Retail Channel. You will develop direct sales, merchandising and POS placement, calling on stores to execute promotions and guidelines and to drive in-store dominance.

The role requires prior territory retail sales experience, strong French communication, a reliable vehicle, and the ability to lift 30 lbs and travel.

Qualifications

• Prior territory retail sales experience.
• Must be available Monday–Friday.
• Own reliable vehicle with valid license.
• French communication skills required.
• Able to lift 30 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Internet access required.
• Ability to drive for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Provides in-store merchandising coverage and execution of client priorities.
• Handheld reporting.
• Merchandising and displays.
• Maintains 100% distribution of items.
• Adheres to shelving guidelines and planograms.
• Pricing audits.
• Builds displays and places POS materials.
• Builds relationships with store personnel.
• Negotiates product placement.
• Communicates promotions to clients.

Skills

Territory retail sales experience

Monday to Friday availability

French communication

Organized, self-motivated

Computer literacy

Lift 30 lbs

Valid driver’s license

Reliable vehicle

Drive extended periods

High-speed Internet

Job description

Full‑Time

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a results‑oriented Retail Representative to represent our clients. This role offers a 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.

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
• Merchandising
• Maintaining 100% distribution of existing items
• Ensuring adherence to shelving guidelines and plan‑ograms
• 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

Salary Range

$44,000.00 – $46,000.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Job Category

Retail

Position Type

Full time

Business Unit

Sales

Company

Acosta Canada Corporation

Req ID

25812