We are currently recruiting for a results-oriented Retail Representative to represent our clients. This role offers you the unique opportunity to utilize your retail sales experience in a more strategic way through the development of direct sales, merchandising and POS placement. As a member of our sales team, you will be responsible for calling on clients in the Grocery, Gas & Convenience Retail Channel to communicate and execute sales and merchandising strategies, promotions and guidelines. In this position you will be accountable to drive results by identifying volume opportunities, providing excellent customer service, supplying product information and ensuring product dominance and distribution.
Your excellent communication and sales skills are complemented by your enthusiasm and superior presentation abilities. Highly organized with excellent communication skills, you are a natural problem solver with a knack for sales and building strong relationships with clients.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Building relationships with store manager
- Maintaining 100% distribution of existing items
- Ensuring adherence to shelving guidelines and plan‑ograms
- Building displays and placing point‑of‑sale material
- Negotiating product placement
- Communicating client information and selling promotions
- Management of a team of representatives
- Review work and ensure quality standards are met
- Train new employees and coach the team on a regular basis.
- Handheld reporting and results‑based management reports (RBM)
- Support Regional Manager
QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior territory retail sales experience
- Team management experience
- Available to work Monday to Friday
- Regular access to a reliable vehicle, a valid driver’s license and secure driving record and able to meet vehicle insurance requirements
- Strong communication skills in French
- Organized, self‑motivated and able to work independently with minimum supervision
- Computer literate and comfortable using digital technology (handheld, camera, etc.)
- Able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs, stand, bend, reach on a daily basis
- Able to drive for extended periods of time
- Ability to store sample products and racking
- Access to high‑speed Internet
EEO STATEMENT
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 Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request.