Retail Sales Specialist
About the role
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and customer-oriented Retail Sales Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong passion for retail sales and bring enthusiasm and energy to their role daily, ensuring our brands are effectively represented in the retail environment. The ideal candidate will possess a deep commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and achieving sales targets. This is a full-time position, requiring 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, during standard retail business hours.
The successful candidate will own the very important Golden Horseshoe FT Territory (includes Hamilton, Niagara, St. Catherines, Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge). Hours are approximately 40 weekly, Monday to Friday during regular daytime retail business hours.
This role requires an organized and energetic individual who can learn quickly and demonstrate the following skills and requirements:
- Proven ability to develop positive & productive working relationships
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Work with many stakeholders and take direction well
- Ownership & accountability of your retail territory
- Access to a reliable vehicle to drive to multiple stores each day
- Ability to work Monday to Friday (during retail daytime hours)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Some of the day-to-day responsibilities may include, but not limited to, are listed below:
- Complete call reports and on-going training requirements in a timely manner, meeting all deadlines
- Work with store managers to correct out of stock issues
- Review store level data to help build sales case for store manager
- Merchandise and stock shelves
- Participate in monthly team meetings
- Efficiently manage daily work schedule and prioritize tasks
- Understand KPI targets and work to achieve those targets in every call
- Report directly to Acosta Field Manager
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 1-3 years’ experience as Field Sales Representative for Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) company
- Previous experience working with mobile devices for reporting purposes (using a tablet or smart device)
- Strong communication, negotiation, and customer service skills
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to maximize sales opportunities
- Ability to create productive long-lasting relationships with department/store managers
- Confident and comfortable working in a team and independently
- Self-motivated and driven to achieve annual targets
- Ability to lift 25 lbs. or more
ABOUT US
Acosta Group is a collective uniting the most trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies—Acosta, ActionLink, CORE Foodservice, CROSSMARK, Mosaic, Premium Retail Services, and Product Connections. Together, we connect consumers with the brands they love through omnichannel selling, merchandising, brand advocacy, and integrated marketing.
We recognize our associates are the foundation of our success. That’s why we prioritize your growth, development, and well-being to help you reach your full potential. With programs designed to support a fulfilling work-life balance, we offer opportunities that fit your lifestyle and ambitions—whether you’re looking for part-time flexibility or full-time career advancement.
Ready for a career path that’s as unique as you? Discover your path at Acosta Group!
Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact AskHR@acosta.com. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request.
Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting.
The Acosta Group utilizes E-Verify for validating the ability to work in the United States for all job candidates. If you want more information on what this entails and your rights as a job applicant, please use the link provided to access information on our use of E-Verify and your right to work. Employer Resources (e-verify.gov)
By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions of Use.
#DiscoverYourPath
Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer
About Mosaic North America
Mosaic is a leading North American Integrated Agency, specializing in Experiential Marketing, Sales and Merchandising, and Interactive. At Mosaic, we are never satisfied with the status quo and are in constant search for new ideas and new ways to help our clients build their brands, amidst the evolving dynamic of empowered consumers leveraging new technologies.
Retail Sales Specialist
About the role
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and customer-oriented Retail Sales Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong passion for retail sales and bring enthusiasm and energy to their role daily, ensuring our brands are effectively represented in the retail environment. The ideal candidate will possess a deep commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and achieving sales targets. This is a full-time position, requiring 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, during standard retail business hours.
The successful candidate will own the very important Golden Horseshoe FT Territory (includes Hamilton, Niagara, St. Catherines, Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge). Hours are approximately 40 weekly, Monday to Friday during regular daytime retail business hours.
This role requires an organized and energetic individual who can learn quickly and demonstrate the following skills and requirements:
- Proven ability to develop positive & productive working relationships
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Work with many stakeholders and take direction well
- Ownership & accountability of your retail territory
- Access to a reliable vehicle to drive to multiple stores each day
- Ability to work Monday to Friday (during retail daytime hours)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Some of the day-to-day responsibilities may include, but not limited to, are listed below:
- Complete call reports and on-going training requirements in a timely manner, meeting all deadlines
- Work with store managers to correct out of stock issues
- Review store level data to help build sales case for store manager
- Merchandise and stock shelves
- Participate in monthly team meetings
- Efficiently manage daily work schedule and prioritize tasks
- Understand KPI targets and work to achieve those targets in every call
- Report directly to Acosta Field Manager
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 1-3 years’ experience as Field Sales Representative for Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) company
- Previous experience working with mobile devices for reporting purposes (using a tablet or smart device)
- Strong communication, negotiation, and customer service skills
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to maximize sales opportunities
- Ability to create productive long-lasting relationships with department/store managers
- Confident and comfortable working in a team and independently
- Self-motivated and driven to achieve annual targets
- Ability to lift 25 lbs. or more
ABOUT US
Acosta Group is a collective uniting the most trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies—Acosta, ActionLink, CORE Foodservice, CROSSMARK, Mosaic, Premium Retail Services, and Product Connections. Together, we connect consumers with the brands they love through omnichannel selling, merchandising, brand advocacy, and integrated marketing.
We recognize our associates are the foundation of our success. That’s why we prioritize your growth, development, and well-being to help you reach your full potential. With programs designed to support a fulfilling work-life balance, we offer opportunities that fit your lifestyle and ambitions—whether you’re looking for part-time flexibility or full-time career advancement.
Ready for a career path that’s as unique as you? Discover your path at Acosta Group!
Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact AskHR@acosta.com. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request.
Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting.
The Acosta Group utilizes E-Verify for validating the ability to work in the United States for all job candidates. If you want more information on what this entails and your rights as a job applicant, please use the link provided to access information on our use of E-Verify and your right to work. Employer Resources (e-verify.gov)
By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions of Use.
#DiscoverYourPath
Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer
About Mosaic North America
Mosaic is a leading North American Integrated Agency, specializing in Experiential Marketing, Sales and Merchandising, and Interactive. At Mosaic, we are never satisfied with the status quo and are in constant search for new ideas and new ways to help our clients build their brands, amidst the evolving dynamic of empowered consumers leveraging new technologies.