Jobs in Halifax, United States

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Marketsupport Canada has an exciting opportunity for a Brand Representative/Merchandiser (26 hours a week) for the territory encompassing Halifax, NS and surrounding areas. This individual will work with our client in the candy and confection industry maintaining stock levels and shelves, and selling in additional product lines. Full description below:

Responsibilities include:

• Traveling to various retailers to maintain shelves, assist with planogram changes, correct out of stocks, and ensure POG compliance
• Executing account specific initiatives i.e. bookings, sidewinders, profit panels, end caps, sales targets and consumer marketing programs
• Maintaining and securing distribution on all brands and new items in assigned territories
• Gain, sell and secure incremental displays
• Rotating product to ensure freshness
• Recognizing opportunities at store level to add value to each store visit (i.e. building incremental displays)
• Building and maintaining strong store management relationships
• Preparing and submitting required reporting by given deadlines
• Gathering and collecting information regarding field learnings for review

Position Requirements include:

• Must have daytime, business hours availability
• Retail sales and merchandising experience (within the food industry is an asset)
• Understanding and ability to use an Apple iPad
• Valid Driver's License and reliable automobile
• Ability to sell to store managers and increase product shelf space
• Detailed oriented and extremely organized
• Ability to adjust to an ever-changing environment
• Reliable and determined to get the job done and make the client happy
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships
• Able to maintain a professional demeanor with the public and store personnel when performing your duties
• You may be required to lift 15lbs and occasionally up to 50lbs as well as stand for several hours at a time to complete work

Hours:

• Please note that this position is part-time and set at 26 hours a week

What we offer our Brand Reps/Merchandisers:

• Competitive hourly wage plus mileage reimbursement
• Excellent webinar-based and in-field training & ongoing support
• Flexible schedule and independence.
• Opportunity to work with nationally recognized brands.

This is a non-management position / C'est un non-position de gestion. This is a part-time position.