Retail Sales Representative (Niagara)

Nestlé; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nutrition and wellness company is seeking a Retail Sales Representative in the Niagara region. This role involves managing retail stores, executing sales objectives, and developing strong relationships with stakeholders. Applicants should have a post-secondary education in Business Administration and at least one year of experience in retail sales or customer service. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental coverage, a pension plan, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Company-matched pension plan

Three weeks of vacation and personal days

Educational assistance & tuition reimbursement

Bonus eligibility

Employee discounts on company products

Qualifications

• 1+ year of accumulated experience in retail sales, customer service, or merchandising.
• Valid driver’s licence and a clean driving record.
• Ability to travel as required based on territory needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage retail stores to deliver sales and merchandising objectives.
• Execute in-store activities within the Nestlé framework.
• Develop relationships with retail decision makers.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Business thinking

Analytical skills

Customer relationship management

Education

Post-secondary education in Business Administration

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

Position Snapshot

Business area: Nestlé Canada

Job title: Retail Sales Representative

Location: In the Field position Niagara and surrounding area

While Nestlé is known for KitKat, Gerber, Nescafe, and Häagen‑Dazs, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people. We strive to lead a people‑focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. There are 3,000+ members of Nestlé Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or the greater good. We’re a team of changemakers who are curious, challenge the status quo and take risks that help drive us forward. Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also on enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture and motivated employees.

Position Summary

This position is ideal for a high‑energy, self‑motivated, analytical, creative professional who is looking for an opportunity to further develop a dynamic sales career.

A day in the life of a Retail Sales Representative

As a Retail Sales Representative, you will be responsible for managing retail stores to deliver sales and merchandising objectives for the Niagara region and surrounding area.

• Execute all in‑store activities within the framework of Nestlé 8 Steps of a Call and the 4C Selling process.
• Bring strategic initiatives created by account teams to the territory to achieve targets.
• Plan territory coverage to achieve targeted coverage KPIs 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.

What will make you successful?

• Post‑secondary education in Business Administration.
• 1+ year of accumulated experience (including internships and co‑ops) in retail sales, customer service or merchandising.
• Strong problem‑solving, business thinking and analytical skills.
• Proven experience using MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and a good understanding of network applications related to sales information.
• Ability to build relationships with colleagues internally and externally.
• Candidate must possess a full valid driver’s licence 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including health and dental benefits that start on day one of employment.
• Company‑matched pension plan.
• Three weeks of vacation and five personal days (personal paid holidays).
• Excellent training and development programmes as well as opportunities to grow within the company.
• Access to educational assistance & tuition reimbursement.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care, resources and coverage for gender‑affirming procedures.
• Fertility services and surrogacy medical coverage to support the pursuit of parenthood irrespective of medical conditions, gender or sexual orientation.
• Adoption benefits to remove some of the financial barriers associated with adoption.
• Up to 50% off – Nespresso coffee machine, capsules and accessories.
• Access to the discount company store with Nestlé, Nespresso and Purina products (located across various Nestlé offices/sites).

What You Need To Know

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

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.