Summer Merchandising Associate

Brand Momentum; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Summer Merchandising Associates to support a seasonal Ice Cream Merchandising Program. This entry-level contract role offers hands-on experience in retail execution, sales support, and visual merchandising. Ideal for students or early-career professionals, the position involves visiting stores, merchandising products, and collaborating with store teams to enhance product visibility. With flexible hours and the opportunity to work independently, this role is perfect for those looking to build a career in the CPG industry. Join a collaborative team and help bring joy to shoppers with delicious treats this summer!

Benefits

Hands-on experience with a global leader

Flexible work schedule

Collaborative national team

Opportunity for career growth

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed post-secondary education.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Visiting a minimum of 4 stores per day to merchandise products.
• Building and maintaining eye-catching displays in high-traffic locations.

Skills

Time Management

Relationship Building

Retail Execution

Sales Support

Visual Merchandising

Bilingual (English/French)

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Mobile Platforms

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are looking for someone who is excited to merchandise some of the most loved Nestlé brands and help bring cool treats to life across Canada’s Convenience, Gas, and Shoppers Drug Mart stores this summer!

We are currently hiring Summer Merchandising Associates to support Nestlé’s seasonal Ice Cream Merchandising Program. This entry-level contract role offers hands-on experience in retail execution, sales support, and visual merchandising—perfect for anyone looking to build their career in the CPG industry with one of the world’s most recognized brands.

You will work closely with store staff, drive product visibility, and make sure Nestlé’s ice cream and beverage brands are looking their best and flying off the shelves during the summer rush.

Job Responsibilities:

This is a seasonal position ideal for students or early-career professionals eager to grow in merchandising, marketing, or sales.

You’ll be responsible for:

1. Visiting a minimum of 4 stores per day, from Friday to Monday, each visit lasting up to 90 minutes
2. Merchandising and restocking Nestlé products—especially ice cream—by moving inventory from store freezers and backrooms to the selling floor
3. Building and maintaining eye-catching displays in high-traffic locations
4. Ensuring shelves are always stocked, clean, and aligned with brand standards
5. Collaborating with store teams to improve product placement and resolve inventory issues
6. Capturing visit reports, photos, and store insights using a mobile app, Excel, and PowerPoint for reporting
7. Supporting regional sales initiatives with strong field presence and valuable feedback

Program Details:

• Program Duration: May 2 to August 25 (possible extension to September 1)
• Hours: Up to 24 hours per week, per territory
• Location: Halifax
• Schedule: Friday to Monday
• Call Volume: Minimum 4 store visits/day
• Time per Call: Approx. 90 minutes (flexibility during peak demand)

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed post-secondary education
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Comfortable working independently with strong time management skills
• Physically capable of lifting up to 15 lbs and working in cold environments (e.g., store freezers)
• Friendly, outgoing, and passionate about in-store relationship building
• Tech-savvy and confident using mobile platforms, Excel, and PowerPoint for reporting
• Previous experience in retail, merchandising, or sales is an asset
• Bilingual (English/French) is an advantage, especially in Quebec

Why This Role Rocks:

• Hands-on experience with Nestlé, a global food and beverage leader
• Flexible, independent work within a collaborative national team
• Build a strong foundation for a future in CPG, marketing, or sales
• Help bring joy and delicious ice cream to shoppers all summer long!

Ready to make this the coolest summer yet? Apply today and join the Nestlé Merchandising Team!