Retail Sales Representative

Acosta; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail marketing agency in Winnipeg is seeking a Retail Representative to drive sales and merchandising for clients in the Grocery, Gas & Convenience sectors. Candidates should possess strong sales and communication skills, be organized and self-motivated, and have prior retail experience. This role involves in-store executions, product placements, and maintaining relationships with store personnel. A valid driver’s license and vehicle access are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides sales merchandising coverage for an assigned territory.
• Maintains 100% distribution of existing items.
• Builds relationships with store personnel.

Skills

Sales skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a results-oriented Retail Representative to represent our clients. This role offers you the opportunity to utilize your retail sales experience in a strategic way through the development of direct sales, merchandising and POS placement. You will call on clients in the Grocery, Gas & Convenience Retail Channel to communicate and execute sales and merchandising strategies, promotions and guidelines. 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 enthusiasm and superior presentation abilities. You are highly organized with excellent communication skills, 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
• Please email resume to : [e-mail]

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 and prioritize growth, development, and well-being with programs designed to support a fulfilling work-life balance.

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] with the subject line “Applicant Accommodation”. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions of Use. Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.