Summary

Black & White Merchandising Co. Ltd. is a Canadian footwear company that specializes in children's and adult licensed footwear. We hold some of the top entertainment-based properties in North America, producing for some of Canada's largest retailers. We are located in Montreal with easy access from public transport. Currently we are looking for a Sales Representative on a contract basis.

Responsibilities and Duties

- Assist the CEO with managing and growing sales within current accounts across Canada and the US
- Assist the CEO with sourcing and developing new business with new accounts across Canada and the US
- Organize and disseminate information on existing and current accounts to the Black & White team, including:

◦ Weekly sales reports on major retailers

◦ Line sheets and costings; follow up for pricing and artwork

◦ Purchase order confirmation sheets, verifying information

◦ Customer recaps, updated as PO information changes

◦ Tracking incoming samples and forwarding to buyers when required

◦ Online and flyer content for customer templates

◦ Monitoring customer websites to ensure items are properly posted

◦ Subscribing to customers' weekly flyers

◦ Return authorizations for defective merchandise

◦ Shipping recaps every two weeks

- Travel to Toronto to meet customers approximately 4 times a year
- Travel in-market to build an understanding of our retailers and our consumers





Qualifications and Skills

- Strong sales skills with a genuine sense of urgency and drive to close and grow business
- Good telephone manner; customer-centric with excellent relationship-building skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; good command of English and French, both verbal and written
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines
- Able to analyze and interpret customer database information and act accordingly
- Able to monitor and analyze sales results and report on performance
- Conducts research into existing and potential clients
- Ability to get things done in a timely manner
- Proficient with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
- Willing and able to travel, including to Toronto approximately 4 times a year and to markets to meet retailers and observe consumers
- Other duties as may be assigned

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Saint-Laurent, QC H4P 2J5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

- sales & customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Sales Reprenstative (Canada)
🏢 Black & White
📍 Canada