Retail Representative (Part Time) - Vernon, BC

Job Description:

Job Description

Overview:

The Retail Representative is responsible for selling, distributing and merchandising Mars Snacking products at retail outlets (all channels) in an assigned territory. Part time hours 24 hours per week Mon-Wed.

**The primary location of this position will be Vernon and surrounding Towns**

What are we looking for?

• High school graduate.

• Experience in a Customer Facing role.

• Previous Sales experience an asset.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Good communication and presentation skills.

What will be your key responsibilities?

Selling and Distribution:

• Responsible for suggesting order and selling presentation programs to customers.

• Presenting and selling booking sheets to stores.

• Maintaining distribution of assigned products.

• Selling new innovation.

• Ensure promotional & seasonal compliance within designated retail outlets.

Merchandising excellence:

• Ensuring shelves are stocked with all listed product.

• Refilling of merchandiser fixtures, as well as working with the customer to secure secondary space for building of display.

• Utilize POS for effective merchandising and pricing.

• Rotation of products both on-shelf and in backroom to ensure optimal product quality and freshness.

Data Collection/Integrity:

• Maintain accurate and appropriate data through hand-held technology as determined by the business.

Ensuring Call-coverage:

• Proper territory management through customer coverage that involves efficient and effective use of time and resources.

• Must plan and organize route schedule according to company call coverage model, complying with the frequency and time-in call for each banner.

• Ensuring adherence to allocation of time based on priorities established by the segments.

Communication and Administration:

• Keep DSM up-to-date regarding territory activity.

• Maintain an adequate stock of relevant merchandising supplies and POS materials.

• Follow and adhere to company policies (time, expenses, product waste, mileage etc.)

• Follow company procedures for processing credits/samples.

• Read through and understand content of communications and priorities directed to the field.

Special Projects:

• May be responsible for supporting special projects for Sales team as assigned.

Other:

• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Communication with Sales Organization.

• Other responsibilities as defined including Engagement Action Planning.

Mars Snacking, Inspiring Happiness with better snacks for better days.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between the below range CAD 24.14 - CAD 31.68. Please note: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. AI is used as a supporting tool in our recruitment process.