Retail Representative (Part Time) - Kelowna

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 Kelowna 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.

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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.