Retail Sales Specialist

Advantage Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Solutions in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking a motivated Retail Sales Specialist to drive store-level sales and brand visibility for our client portfolio. You will work closely with store management to execute merchandising plans and promotional activity across major retail locations.

You will engage customers, educate them on products, and maintain accurate shelf standards while meeting client objectives. Top training and competitive pay accompany this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years of experience in Retail or Food sales.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer skills including Word, Excel, and Internet usage.

Responsibilities

• Meet client and Company objectives by maintaining full distribution on all authorized SKU’s.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively both internally withCompany management and externally with all Customers.
• Increase sales volume through promotional activity by selling and building displays, creating themes with related items to support holiday/special promo events, and making plan-o-gram adjustments when necessary.
• Maintain client objectives by ensuring all authorized client items represented on the shelf have accurate and complete tags and making certain that un-saleable or out-of-code product is removed.
• Will work on the authorization of items to meet Client shelf schematic standards. Must be able to take direction regarding tagging, rotating, and placing POS materials for products on shelf.
• Achieve client goals and objectives by effectively managing stores within your territory and executing projects and standards.
• Will complete accurate and timely paperwork and reports, recaps, itineraries, timesheets, expense reports, etc.

Skills

Outgoing

Friendly demeanor

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

Internet usage

Job description

We want you to help us shape the future of shopping experiences and deliver on our purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining Advantage Solutions means joining a network of 65,000 teammates serving 4,000+ brands and retail customers across 40+ countries. All the while, being provided the opportunities, support, and enrichment you need to grow your career.

Our company has the perfect opportunity for a candidate that looks forward to new product releases by top brands. This Retail Sales Specialist job is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who can work effectively with store management to increase retail sales and execute client-driven merchandising that meet the client’s expectations. The sales representative will need to be outgoing, friendly, and be able to drive sales and brand awareness for our client’s products at major retail locations. You will be engaging and educating the customers on their next purchase of some of the leading brands in retail. The ideal candidate is independent, self-motivated, ambitious, and driven to succeed. When you join the Company, you will receive top-notch training and competitive pay rates.

CAD $ 45,000- $48,000 annually

Responsibilities:

• Meet client and Company objectives by maintaining full distribution on all authorized SKU’s.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively both internally withCompany management and externally with all Customers.
• Increase sales volume through promotional activity by selling and building displays, creating themes with related items to support holiday/special promo events, and making plan-o-gram adjustments when necessary.
• Maintain client objectives by ensuring all authorized client items represented on the shelf have accurate and complete tags and making certain that un-saleable or out-of-code product is removed.
• Will work on the authorization of items to meet Client shelf schematic standards. Must be able to take direction regarding tagging, rotating, and placing POS materials for products on shelf.
• Achieve client goals and objectives by effectively managing stores within your territory and executing projects and standards.
• Will complete accurate and timely paperwork and reports, recaps, itineraries, timesheets, expense reports, etc.

Qualifications:

• Education Level:(Required):High School Diploma or GEDor equivalent experience
• (Preferred) 1-2 year of experience in Retail or Food sales
• Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, to meet deadlines
• Basic computer skills including familiarity with Word, Excel, and Internet usage.