Sales & Merchandising Associate - Alberta (Summer 2026)

Mark Anthony Group; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company is seeking university students for the Summer 2026 Sales & Merchandising Associate position in Alberta. Candidates will engage in building brand displays, maintaining merchandise, and executing promotional events. Ideal applicants will be progressing toward a degree, have customer service experience, and meet basic physical requirements. This fast-paced role allows for skill development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Training and career support

Impactful contributions in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Proven customer service experience preferred.
• Must be the legal drinking age in Alberta.
• Comfortable lifting and moving materials weighing between 30–50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Build displays and arrange shelves for promotion.
• Assist full-time sales representatives in execution.
• Interact positively with customers to build relationships.

Skills

Sales skills

Customer service experience

Physical fitness

Education

University degree in progress or recently completed

Job description

Summer 2026 Sales & Merchandising Associate - Alberta

Attention university students! Are you passionate about building brands? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments? Do you have a relentless drive to achieve exceptional results? This could be the right fit for you! We are looking for university students to join our Mark Anthony Brands sales team across Alberta. You will be working with exciting brands includingWhite Claw Hard Seltzer, Dillon's Small Batch Distillers, Ole Cocktails, Mott's Clamato, Snapple and The Finnish Long Drink!

What’s in it for you?

We’re a growth company. We’re also innovators and disruptors. This means we are in a position to offer our people unique experiences, training, jobs and support to grow their career. Our culture is unapologetically fast paced, entrepreneurial and results driven. We believe that building careers from within is critical to our long-term success.

• Learn the alcohol and beverage industry
• You will have the opportunity to further develop your sales and negotiation skills
• Make an impact in a fast-paced and dynamic environment where ourPeople Drive Growth
• We are growinga lasting legacywhere people come first!

What you’ll do

• Build displays, arrange shelves, and ensure correct pricing to maximize promotions
• Stock, face, and maintain company merchandise at accounts
• Take opportunities to creatively and effectively showcase company brands at account locations
• Assist full time sales representatives across the region with retail and on-premise sales execution
• Assist with trade shows, product tastings, and promotional events and partnerships across the region
• Assist with special tasting and promotional events as required
• Communicate current selling activities including limited time offers (LTO), new products, display opportunities to all customers
• Interact positively with customers to build long-term sales relationships
• Other related duties as assigned

Do you have what it takes?

• University degree in progress or recently completed
• Customer Service Experience Preferred
• Must be the legal drinking age in your province
• Comfortability with physical activities such as lifting, moving, and handling materials weighing between 30–50 lbs.
• Valid drivers’ license with access to a vehicle to use for work (Vehicle should be suitable and able to carry POS and event activation materials)
• Comfortability to work outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends as needed
• Pro Serve Certification

Position locations:

• Calgary
• Edmonton

Deadline to apply: October 31, 2025 @ 11:59 PM (EST)

After submitting your resume, selected candidates will then have the opportunity to submit a video interview - this is your chance to show us what makes you unique and demonstrate your passion for wine. We look forward to hearing from you!

Mark Anthony Group is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds who are eligible to work in Canada.

We thank all candidates for their interest in MAG and we will reach out to those candidates that are under consideration. If you are contacted for an interview and require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter.

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