Lekiu Distributors is a well-known wholesaler for Asian and ethnic food consumers in Canada. Our parent company Oriental Merchant is a leading wholesaler and distributor of authentic Asian Groceries globally. We have robust presence in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United Kingdom and The Netherlands and our footprints continue to grow. Together with our strategic partners and suppliers, we aim to putting our brands in every consumer’s hands as well as in their hearts and minds, and our products always reach them at the right place and at a right time.
Job Description:
Channel & Category management
· Help organize products taste testing feedback and entry testing data in suitable format for analyzing
· Research NPD and prepare presentation for sales pitch.
In-Store Merchandising and demonstration
· Keep track of point-of-purchase tools such as shippers, premiums and POSM to banners and collaborate with sales team to display in-store.
· Main responsible for demonstration arrangement such as planning demonstration schedule according to brands’ AP and supermarket agreement, ensure sufficient stocks for demonstration.
· Coordinate distribution of POSM such as product posters, wobbler and endcap board, etc. to assigned stores.
· Track off-location display images for assigned brands and follow-up with sales team for off-location display images
· Prepare product demo and display report followed provided template.
Budget Management
· Monitor assigned brand AP to ensure all activities are executed timely.
· Evaluates monthly debit memo and marketing expense invoice, enters charge code, scan and entry the claimable invoice into internal system for tracking and claiming purposes.
· Review and process POSM and demo payment invoice upon approval by supervisor.
Sales Support
· Prepared assigned brands distribution report following provided template
· Support sales manager in filling product information for new listing, item maintenance and promotional contract for assigned banners’ portal.
· Arrange sample requests, build shippers and distribute shippers, premiums and POSM to retail stores and collect in-store display images.
· Monthly market visits to monitor retail execution, market research, and track competitor activities.
Required background & Experience:
· Fluent in English and Mandarin
· Good to have Cantonese
· Driver license and reliable vehicle for store visit
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office
· Experience Entry or Intermediate (1-2 years experience)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $40,000.00-$45,864.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Application question(s):
- What is your salary expectation going into your next role?
- What is your expected notice period?
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Marketing: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (required)
- Mandarin (required)
- Cantonese (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Do you have a valid driver's licence? (preferred)