Job Description

Retail Merchandiser Sales Development Canada
Job Locations
CA-ON-Toronto
Position Type Part Time
Postal Code
M5A 2Z3 Requisition ID 2023-426421 Category In Store Project and Reset Merchandising
Summary

Retail Merchandiser Sales Development Canada

The Retail Sales Merchandiser Development position is designed for candidates to gain exposure and learn all aspects of the retail business so they may develop into a leadership role in sales development. The Retail Merchandiser Sales Development employee works within the Company Degreed Associate Performance Team (ADAPT) program, which provides training, mentoring and leadership development while the associate works within an assigned territory. During that time you will work to achieve client goals/objectives by effectively managing stores, increasing brand representation/effectiveness and establishing trade/Client relationships on the job site. The Company works hard to train and develop our employees to achieve success while providing room for advancement and competitive pay. If this sounds like the career for you, apply today!

Responsibilities:

Clients/Brands Represented Familiarize with Clients and products at Retail
Customer Relations Gain working knowledge of Customer relations by working with Customers and store personnel
Store Conditions Achieve Client goals/objectives by effectively managing stores within assigned territory Increase brand representation/effectiveness through establishing and maintaining trade/Client relationships Gain working knowledge of Key Performance Indicators
Merchandising Maintain Client objectives by ensuring all authorized items are represented on the shelf and tagged accurately Ensure unsaleable/out-of-code product is removed following Customer/Client guidelines
Sales Increase sales volume through promotional activity by selling/building displays, creating themes to support holiday/special promo events, and perform resets
New Items Ensure all authorized items are tagged and in distribution according
Administration/Reporting/Communication Maintain Retail Account Profile Card Ensure store call information/reporting is accurate/timely Check Voicemail a minimum of three times daily
Call Coverage Maintain frequency coverage

Qualifications:

Bachelor\'s degree in Business related area or equivalent experience (required)
Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
Excellent customer service orientation
Good interpersonal skills
Strong prioritization skills
Decision making skills
Analytical and research Skills
Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment
Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines

The Company is one of North America\'s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Responsibilities

The Company is one of North America\'s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Position Summary

The Supervisor\'s responsibilities include but are not limited to: recruiting, training, coaching, motivating, tracking call completions, and managing the merchandising team.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Supervisor\'s responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Recruiting
Training
Coaching /Motivating
Tracking call completions
Managing the merchandising team
Must be readily available to help with merchandising in a number of stores and be on call when needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports

Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources

Indirect Reports

This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

Travel and/or driving may be required for this job. Incumbent must have a valid driver\'s license and access to an insured vehicle, unless they are working in a

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n area with public transit.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level: (Required): High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience

1-3 years of experience in retail Merchandising

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Have cosmetic merchandising experience
Be able to read and follow planograms and assemble store fixtures and displays
Be organized and detail oriented
Be a proactive, good problem solver, and possess excellent communication skills
Have excellent time management skills and a commitment to meeting tight deadlines
Supervisory and merchandising (reline) experience within a retail store environment is essential.
Previous experience in understanding and following planograms, assemble fixtures and displays in-store is preferred.
Experience leading a team

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Field / Reps Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed in a retail in-store environment. Typically requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each work day doing the following activities: engage in considerable physical activity, ability to lift and/or push up to 74 pounds, stand on feet for long periods of time, use products or cook food as appropriate for the demonstration, and may be required to work in extremely cold conditions (i.e. refrigerated and freezer sections). Also required to travel and drive. The use of proper safety practices when handling the products and/or cooking is essential.

Although this is a part-time role, there is seasonality to this position. Depending on the time of year, the hours of work may average 15 - 30 hours per week.
Candidates must be organized, available and flexible to change their schedule to work days, evenings and weekends to provide back up support when needed.
Part-time hours of work will vary from week to week depending on projects and time of year. This will include Monday to Friday with possible weekend work
A home office is required with computer/email/Internet access, along with proficient Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
Incumbent must have access to a smart phone or digital camera with the ability to email photos
Typically requires the ability to contribute to completion of project deadlines in field.
Incumbent must have the ability to lift and/or push up to 50 pounds
Travel and/or driving may be required for this job. Incumbent must have a valid driver\'s license and access to an insured vehicle, unless they are working in an area with public transit.

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