07/23/2019
DUTIES:
Responsible for managing and executing marketing/sales strategy in a specific territory of grocery and retail locations on a daily basis
- Accountable for communicating and supporting account promotions; including building displays, up-selling orders and ensuring account and marketing programs are executed
- Ensure operational excellence through management of call cycle, frequency, coverage, and time in call
- Deliver weekly program objectives from preparation, to in field ex*****on and handheld reporting
- Present, promote and sell in innovative products and brand awareness programs (i.e campaigns, demo programs)
- Build brand presence through interactions with department managers and decision-makers
- Meet weekly, monthly and quarterly sales program quotas (display, items in display, distribution, up-selling)
- Train stores on the goals and objectives of the retail program
- Maintain strong relationships with store personnel
- Create a positive and engaging experience between the consumer and brand
- Provide feedback to District Manager
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of 1 year sales experience in retail industry, B2B or B2C
- Assertive selling, up-selling and negotiation skills
- Merchandising and Auditing experience is an asset
- University or College education; Marketing/Business /Communication major preferred
- Excellent relationship and persuasive verbal and written communication skills
- Experience dealing with key Canadian Grocery and Retailers an asset
- Attention to detail, organization and the ability to prioritize and multi task
- Ability to be adaptable and work independently with minimal supervision
- Well organized, have the ability to take charge
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Fluent in English both written and verbal
- Technology savvy and computer literate, including being comfortable using digital technology, cloud-based applications, handheld devices (tablet, camera, etc.)
- Intermediate computer skills and knowledge of MS Office applications