Retail Sales Representative (12 Month Contract)

Nestle; Brampton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Canada is seeking a Retail Sales Representative to cover the Gatineau area in Quebec. This field role requires a high-energy, self-motivated professional who can drive sales and merchandising across Mass, Grocery and Convenience outlets, while building strong retailer partnerships.

You will implement in-store activities, plan territory coverage, travel as required, and work with retail decision makers to achieve Nestlé objectives.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English and French required for collaboration across Canadian market.
• At least 1 year of experience in retail sales, customer service or merchandising.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Residence within territory or willingness to relocate; travel as needed.
• Post-secondary education in Business Administration.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Responsibilities

• Manage retail stores including Mass, Grocery, and Convenience to meet sales targets.
• Implement in-store activities within Nestlé framework.
• Develop a strategic territorial plan to meet coverage and volume targets.
• Build relationships with retail decision makers to drive Nestlé objectives.
• Adhere to company policies including Safety and local regulations.
• Manage full financial processes within corporate guidelines.
• Attend cycle meetings and Customer Banner meetings.

Skills

Bilingual English-French

Retail sales experience

Customer service

Driver's license

Education

Post secondary education in Business Administration

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Retail Sales Representative

Position Snapshot

Business area: Nestlé Canada

Location: Region of Montreal East, QC; Field role

Position Summary

We are looking for a Retail Sales Representative in Quebec reporting into the Retail Sales Manager. This position is ideal for a high-energy, self-motivated, creative professional who is looking for an opportunity to further develop a dynamic sales career. The successful applicant will be responsible for the surrounding area of Gatineau in Quebec.

A day in the life of a retail sales representative

As a Retail Sales Representative, you will be Responsible for managing retail stores including Mass, Grocery, and Convenience to deliver sales and merchandising objectives for an assigned territory.

You will also:

• Implement all in store activities within the framework of Nestlé
• Bring pivotal initiatives created by account teams to territory to achieve targets.
• Develop a strategic plan for territory coverage to meet targeted coverage goals and assigned sales volume targets.
• Develop relationships with retail decision makers to drive achievement of Nestlé objectives.
• Adhere to all Company principles and policies including Safety and local regulations.
• Manage full financial processes within corporate guidelines.
• Actively participate in all cycle meetings and Customer Banner meetings.

Role Requirements:

• Bilingualism in English and French language skills are a requirement, as this position requires collaboration with stakeholders across the Canadian market and/or worldwide.
• 1+ year of accumulated experience (including internships and coops) in retail sales, customer service or merchandising.
• Must possess a full valid Driver’s License and a clean driving record.
• Candidate must reside within the territory or be willing to relocate and must be able and willing to travel as required based on territory needs.
• Post secondary education in Business Administration
• MS Office: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

What you need to know

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.