Retail Sales Merchandiser

Job summary

Maintain product stock, shelves, and planogram compliance at retail locations, while selling additional product lines and securing incremental displays. Build relationships with store management, execute account-specific sales and marketing initiatives, rotate products, and submit reports and field insights on time.

Job details

See what being a Marketsupport Rep is like at: https://vimeo.com/206093202 DO YOU LOVE CHOCOLATE AND CARAMELS? Who doesn't? So why not work in the industry..... Marketsupport Canada has an exciting opportunity for a Retail Sales Merchandiser (32 hours a week) for the territory encompassing Winnipeg, MB. This individual will work with our client in the candy and confectionary industry to maintain stock levels and shelves while selling 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 confectionary 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 a several hours at a time to complete work Hours: Please note that this position is permanent part-time and set at 32 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. AI tools may be used to screen applications, all interviews are live*

What you’ll do

Maintain product stock, shelves, and planogram compliance at retail locations, while selling additional product lines and securing incremental displays. Build relationships with store management, execute account-specific sales and marketing initiatives, rotate products, and submit reports and field insights on time.

Requirements

Applicants must be available during daytime business hours, have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle, and be able to use an Apple iPad. Retail sales or merchandising experience is preferred, along with strong selling, communication, organization, and relationship-building abilities; the role also involves lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for several hours.

Benefits

• Mileage Reimbursement
• Training
• Ongoing Support
• Flexible Schedule

Listed skills

• Inventory management · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Retail Sales
• Merchandising
• Product Placement
• Planogram Compliance
• Inventory Management
• Sales Target Achievement
• Display Building
• Product Rotation
• Relationship Building
• Communication
• Organization
• Attention to Detail
• Apple iPad Use
• Reporting
• Customer Service
• Driving

Job areas

• Retail
• Sales
• Marketing