Job Description

Our client, Market Recon (Canada's premier shopper marketing and education company) is currently recruiting an enthusiastic candidate to join one of their top clients, Dr. Oetker, as a Territory Sales and Marketing Representative for Trois-Rivières.

This position is 85% merchandising and 15% sales, and the candidate must have a valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle to travel the territory (car allowance is paid).

The ideal candidate will work and reside in their assigned territory which includes Trois-Rivières, Shawinigan, Berthierville, Louisville, Sorel, Drummondville and Victoriaville.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week (no evenings or weekends)

A base salary is offered (to be determined based on experience) plus additional perks; monthly cell allowance ($75) & monthly car allowance ($850) and sales bonuses!

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing and executing marketing/sales strategy in specific grocery and retail territory daily.
• Responsible for communication and promotion support for the various accounts; including building secondary spaces, upselling orders, and executing account and marketing programs.
• Ensure operational excellence through the management of the visit cycle, frequency, coverage, and time management in store.
• Meet the weekly objectives of the program by preparing the execution in the field as well as reports contained in your tablet.
• Present, promote and sell innovative products as well as programs used to promote brand awareness (advertising campaigns, demo programs).
• Strengthen brand presence through interactions with heads of departments and directors.
• Respect of the weekly, monthly, and quarterly quotas of the sales program (secondary spaces, articles contained in the spaces, distribution, upsell/upsell).
• Train stores on retail program goals and objectives.
• Maintain strong relationships with store staff.
• Create a positive and engaging experience between the consumer and the brand.
• Provide feedback to District Manager.

Job requirements:

• Experience with major retailers and grocery stores.
• Experience in merchandising and auditing.
• Functional French and English written and spoken.
• Strong skills in sales, upselling and negotiation.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail, organization, and ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to adapt and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Well organized, have the ability to make decisions.
• Technology knowledge and computer proficiency, including being comfortable with digital technology, cloud applications, portable devices (tablet, camera, etc.).
• Available to travel in and around the assigned market (Trois-Rivières).
• Ability to work in and out of freezers and lift heavy objects.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• A full criminal background check is required.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Thank you for applying for this career opportunity. Candidates who will be selected to move forward will be contacted for a telephone interview. Thank you for your interest in the company and this exciting opportunity!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $45,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application question(s):

• Do you live in the assigned territory? If yes, which city?
• Do you speak functional French?
• What is your desired base salary?

Experience:

• Retail sales: 1 year (preferred)
• Merchandising: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driver's License (required)

Work Location: On the road

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