Sales Merchandiser- Super Rep Kitchener

Merchandising Specialist - Super rep

About the Position

Brand Momentum is currently looking for a detail orientated and Merchandising Specialist to work independently to multiple retail locations, anywhere from 40 hours per week.

Manager will oversee area from Waterloo to Kitchener

Milton /Kitchener / Waterloo /Cambridge /Guelph/ Woodstock /Tillsonburg / Fergus /Georgetown

About Brand Momentum

We are a national integrated Sales, Marketing, and Retail solutions agency with two headquarters, one in Toronto and one in Montreal. We deliver authentic and enduring human connections, and we are led by a talented team and supported by a network of trusted partners. Rooted in Goodness, Brand Momentum is a three-time winner of Canada’s top 100 Best Workplace and one of Canada’s top 500 fastest growing companies.

About You

You are an experienced professional who has a strong work Ethic, can work independently and has an eye for details. You are well organized, enjoy fast paced work environment and love building strong business relationships. If you have experience and enjoy working in a food store this is an advantage. You must have a smartphone and access to the internet.

Scope of Responsibilities:

Execute brilliant in-store conditions by competing the core fundamentals of this role:

- Clean Bulk Section

- Accurately order product to keep section full at all times + maintain a sufficient level of backroom stock of quick moving SKU’s

Full service requirements for:

- Fill bulk section + gondola with all available inventory as well as other areas of store(s)

- Full service and maintenance of Flowers (potted plants / tropicals) at each respective store

- Seasonal management of team to complete audits of Intuit Turbo Tax across many retail banners

Build relationships with in-store staff to mutually succeed and drive sales:

- Increase store level support in your absence

- Continual acceptance of order shipments

- Ordering of all tools – signage, bins, bags, tags, pencils, etc.

Support Team Leaders by providing store level insights that can be leveraged across the banner

Provide support to Independent Contractors or surrounding stores in your agreed to coverage area:

- Vacancy coverage

- Job shadowing

- Onboarding / Coaching Support

- Seasonal coverage + elevated merchandising support needs

- Provide performance updates to Team Leaders to drive additional support needs

Core Competencies:

Hard Skills:

- Some Sales experience, including consumer-packaged goods with exposure to major customers

- Must be computer literate including familiarity with Outlook, Word.

- Valid driver’s license

- Must demonstrate drive and passion, be a forward thinker, creative and have interest in coaching / supporting others.

- Strong customer focus, with the ability to understand key business drivers

Soft Skills:

- Solid interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with proven organizations skills.

- High level of attention to detail and accuracy

- Thrives in a fast paced and ever changing environment with the ability to multi-task and realign objectives on the move

- Proven sales and territory management skills; managing analytics for your respective direct reports

Experience requirements:

Ø The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of sales experience with merchandising and / or consumer packaged goods.

Ø Ability to understand and communicate or design sales reports; as well as business acumen.

Ø Key requirements include having a positive and outgoing personality, outstanding communication skills, and a high level of attention to details. Ability to influence collaborative relationships and make tough decisions when required.

Ø Strong computer literacy skills; ability to use email with proper connotations.

Ø A reliable vehicle as well as a smart phone are necessary requirements to execute this role.

Ø Holding your team and yourself accountable with all of the above responsibilities.

Brand Momentum is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request. Please contact our Human Resources department for more information. We thank all those who apply, however, only selected candidates will be contacted.

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