Retail Sales Representative

Acosta, Inc.; Victoria; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Acosta Group is seeking a part-time Sales and Merchandising Representative to drive in-store execution across grocery and mass channels. You will combine direct sales, merchandising, and POS placement with strong customer relationships.

Ideal candidates bring grocery experience, a valid driver's license, and ability to travel occasionally. You’ll work 8am-5pm on weekdays and use Excel for reporting while building displays and negotiating promotions.

Qualifications

• Sales experience in retail or consumer goods.
• Experience across grocery and mass channels preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.
• Weekday availability from 8am to 5pm.
• Strong verbal communication and rapport-building skills.
• Proven presentation and selling abilities with objection handling.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with territory management and travel when required.
• Willingness to travel overnight as territory demands.
• Organized and able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Must have reliable internet, computer/laptop, and home office setup.
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs and store POS materials at home.

Responsibilities

• Assertive selling and in-store execution of core programs.
• Build and maintain displays, negotiate with retailers, and distribute promotions.
• Execute calls and orders to support promotional programs.
• Develop positive relationships with key retail contacts.
• Deliver retail coverage per plan and optimize call frequency.
• Resolve store-level issues with urgency and professionalism.
• Drive distribution of core items and new products.
• Travel as needed to cover territory.

Skills

Sales experience

Retail channel experience

Driver's license

Weekday availability 8am-5pm

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Excel proficiency

Territory management

Travel willingness

Independent work

Internet & email tasks

Home office setup

Lifting up to 30lbs

POS storage at home

Job description

DESCRIPTION

We are currently recruiting a results-oriented Sales and Merchandising Representative to represent our clients.

This role offers you the unique opportunity to utilize your retail sales experience more strategically through the development of direct sales, merchandising, and POS placement.

As a member of Mosaic's Campbells, B& G and Coke Nutritional Beverage (SHARED) sales team, you will be responsible for the in-store execution of weekly program priorities across grocery and mass channels. These tasks include Direct Sales, Upselling, Negotiating & Building Display, Merchandising, Promotions, tablet reporting as well as maintaining the role as key contact for our clients across all serviced stores in the defined territory. Candidates ideally will have grocery experience.

• Your excellent communication and sales skills are complimented by your enthusiasm and superior presentation abilities.
• You are highly organized, independent, and a natural solver with a knack for sales and building strong customer relationships.

Part-time

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assertive selling.
• Superior execution of core program fundamentals such as Sales, negotiating & building display, POP material, distribution of innovation & planogram compliance.
• Negotiate Sales - selling in, call for orders, in-line orders, and incremental retailer support for promotional programs.
• Displays - negotiating and building displays on every other visit to each store.
• Develop a positive working relationship with all key retail contacts.
• Execute and deliver retail coverage as per plan for efficient and effective call frequency and length.
• Resolve or upscale store-level issues exhibiting a sense of urgency and professionalism.
• Drive distribution on core items and New Innovation, sales, and share objectives.
• Possible overnight or daily travel

QUALIFICATIONS

• Sales experience
• Retail Channel experience in grocery & mass preferred but not mandatory
• Must have a valid driver's license and exclusive access to a vehicle
• Available to work on weekdays, 8am-5pm
• Highly effective verbal communication skills and the ability to develop rapport and credibility
• Effective presentation-selling skills and objection-handling techniques
• Effective Knowledge of Microsoft Office especially Excel
• Experienced in territory management
• Must be willing to travel (Pending territory some overnight)
• Organized, flexible with the ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Daily access to Internet and email - able to complete administrative tasks including tracking, submitting call reports, checking email regularly for new product info, updates
• Must have a computer/laptop and printer/scanner with home internet
• Must be able to lift up to 30lbs
• Must be able to store POS at home location

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.

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Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Category: Retail

Position Type: Part time

Business Unit: Sales

Salary Range: $21.00 - $23.00

Company: Mosaic Sales Solutions Canada Operating Co