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Retail Sales Representative

Retail Sales Representative

CPG ConnectMontreal, CA
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$15.50–CA$16.50 hourly
Job description

If sales is a calling nota job, if you’re an entrepreneur at heart, if you have a passion for customerrelations, then we would like to hire you to fulfill the exciting role ofRetail Sales Representative in the Toronto and surrounding area.

What we offer :

  • Car provided.
  • Cell phone and Internetallowance.
  • A competitive salary withopportunities for advancement and career development.
  • Possibility of bonus.
  • Access to a groupinsurance plan & a pension plan with employer contributions.
  • Telemedicine &employee and family assistance program.
  • Recognition &wellness programs for employees.
  • Activities organized bythe company.

Summary :

Asour new Retail Sales Representative, you are a strategic thinker who will beresponsible for managing all aspects of sales in a professional and efficientmanner. Through exceptional negotiation and diligence, you will assuredistribution of all listed Lassonde products, as well as identify new businessopportunities and increase sales in the respective territory.

Tobe successful you are a quick thinker, goal-oriented individual who canprioritize and has the drive to achieve results in a rapidly changing fastpaced environment. You are a key playerin executing our sales plans through selling, merchandising, shelving andmanaging distribution in your territory.By optimizing the in-store environment you will influence consumerpurchasing behaviors generating sales.

Key Activities :

  • Service and managevarious stores including small-format retail stores (independent convenience,corporate and independent gas, and grocery / drug stores).
  • Identify opportunities toimprove and increase sales and achieve sales objectives.
  • Maintain accurate accountrecords and submit required territory audits / reports.
  • Develop and maintainexcellent relationships with our customers.
  • Report and manage salesexecution.
  • Plan store visits.
  • Ensure enough products onshelves, as per planograms.
  • Develop action plans forpromotions and new product launches.
  • Install POS materials.
  • Ensure that quality ofproducts meet company standards and that products are priced correctly,properly rotated, and have valid expiry dates.
  • Provide feedback onperformance of shelving / merchandising programs and recommend course correctiveaction.
  • Maintain a high level ofcompetitor and marketplace knowledge including products, pricing, discounts,promotions, and sales levels.

    • Education and experiencerequired :

  • Possessa valid driver’s license.
  • Minimum3-5 years of retail sales experience.
  • Experiencein the food and beverage industry (an asset).
  • Post-Secondaryeducation in business or marketing (an asset).

    • Competencies :

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
  • Self-motivated, passionate and innovative thinker, possessing strong leadership.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision, prioritize, multi-task, detail oriented and highly organized.
  • Excellent knowledge of MSWord office suite.
  • Bilingual (French and English) is an asset.

    • Specifics of theposition :

  • Travel is required in this position to effectively manage the territory.
  • Must be able to lift 25–30 pounds and occasionally up to 60 pounds.

    • Lassonde, all in goodtaste!

    Working at Lassonde isabout being involved, giving meaning to your work and doing things right. Andthat's because Lassonde takes care of its people. Choosing Lassonde meansjoining a century-old company founded in Quebec that embodies strong values suchas respect and integrity. It also means finding a family spirit at the heart ofa North American company, thriving alongside dedicated people and being proudof the tasty, quality products that we offer our clients and consumers. AtLassonde, anything is possible.