Sales Representative/Merchandiser

Jobgether; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Phone allowance

Uniform provided

Career development

Independent contractor

Job summary

Jobgether is partnering with a company to hire a Sales Representative/Merchandiser in the Hamilton, Ontario area. This field-based, independent contractor role involves visiting multiple retail locations daily to manage product displays, restock stock, and implement planograms.

The position emphasizes building relationships with store staff, reporting outcomes weekly, and collaborating with field sales colleagues.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in customer service, retail, or merchandising.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a field role across multiple stores.

Responsibilities

• Visit 4–10 retail locations per day to conduct merchandising and product presentation activities.
• Stock shelves, rotate products, and maintain displays per merchandising standards.
• Set up planograms in convenience stores to position products correctly.
• Install promotional materials and improve product visibility in refrigerated sections and on the sales floor.
• Build relationships with store contacts and communicate insights to the field team.
• Complete weekly reports documenting visits and execution results.

Skills

Customer service

Retail merchandising

Merchandising execution

Planogram implementation

Store relations

Education

High school diploma

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sales Representative/Merchandiser based in Canada.

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Sales Representative/Merchandiser to support product visibility and merchandising execution across retail locations in Hamilton, Ontario. In this field-based role, you will visit approximately 4–10 stores per day to maintain product displays, replenish stock, and ensure merchandising standards are consistently met. You will help maximize product exposure through effective shelf placement, promotional materials, and planogram implementation. Building strong relationships with store contacts will be essential to identifying opportunities and supporting retail execution. You will also collaborate with field sales representatives, sharing store feedback and reporting on visit outcomes. This independent contractor opportunity offers competitive hourly compensation, vehicle and phone allowances, and a pathway to develop your career in field sales.

Accountabilities

• Visit approximately 4–10 retail locations per day to carry out merchandising and product presentation activities.

• Stock shelves, rotate products, and maintain displays according to established merchandising standards.

• Set up and implement planograms in convenience stores to ensure products are positioned correctly.

• Install promotional materials and improve product visibility in refrigerated sections and across the sales floor.

• Build and maintain positive relationships with store contacts, responding to merchandising needs and identifying opportunities for improved product placement.

• Monitor product presentation, availability, and display conditions to support consistent brand execution.

• Communicate store-level insights, sales opportunities, and merchandising challenges to the field sales representative.

• Complete weekly reports documenting store visits, merchandising activities, and execution results.

• Work independently to organize daily visits, manage assigned responsibilities, and meet merchandising expectations.

Requirements

• Valid driver's licence and exclusive access to a personal vehicle for travel between retail locations.

• At least one year of experience in customer service, retail, or merchandising; grocery retail experience is considered an asset.

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.

• Ability to lift and handle products weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Valid Smart Serve certification or willingness to obtain it before starting the role.

• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish positive relationships with retail staff.

• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and organize daily store visits.

• Attention to detail and the ability to follow merchandising guidelines and product placement instructions.

• Must be at least 18 years old, as the role involves handling alcoholic beverages.

• Willingness to work in a field-based position covering retail locations in the Hamilton, Ontario area.

Benefits

• Hourly compensation: CAD $26 per hour.

• Workload: Approximately 40 hours per week.

• Vehicle allowance: CAD $1,200 per month, prorated according to hours worked.

• Cell phone allowance: CAD $40 per month, prorated according to hours worked.

• Uniform: Provided for the role.

• Career development: Opportunity to progress toward a field sales position.

• Work arrangement: Independent contractor engagement with field-based responsibilities.

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