Job Description

Don’t like the idea of sitting at a desk all day? If you like meeting new people and doing something different all the time, skip the office environment. Come join our dynamic team!
Be part of a national sales and merchandising team where you choose your schedule. Flexibility, variety, competitive wages and independence is what we have to offer.

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DO YOU LOVE CHOCOLATE AND CARAMELS? Who doesn't? So why not work in the industry..... Marketsupport Canada: has an exciting opportunity for a Brand Representative/Merchandiser: (24 hours a week): for the territory encompassing Mississauga South, Burlington,and Oakville, ON:. 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 a several hours at a time to complete work

Hours:

• Please note that this position is part-time and set at 24 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.