Sales & Merchandising Associate - Calgary (Summer 2027)

Mark Anthony Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Mark Anthony Group is seeking a Summer 2027 Sales & Merchandising Associate in Calgary for university students eager to learn the alcohol and beverage industry. You will support the sales team with retail and on-premise execution, displays, pricing, and brand showcases at accounts across the region.

You will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, results-driven environment while developing sales and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• University degree in progress or recently completed.
• Customer Service Experience Preferred.
• Must be the legal drinking age in your province.
• Able to lift 30–50 lbs and handle materials.
• Valid driver's license with vehicle access.
• Willing to work evenings and weekends.
• Pro Serve Certification.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Sales mindset

Education

University degree in progress or recently completed

Pro Serve Certification

Job description

Summer 2027 Sales & Merchandising Associate - Calgary

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 in Calgary.

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 our People Drive Growth
• We are growing a lasting legacy where 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

Deadline to apply

December 31, 2026 @ 11:59 PM (EST)

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

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Best in Our Craft

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