Retail Sales Representative

Job summary

The representative is responsible for executing sales and merchandising strategies within an assigned territory to drive product distribution and dominance. Key tasks include building displays, conducting pricing audits, and maintaining strong relationships with store personnel.

Job details

Part-time We are currently recruiting for a results-oriented Retail Representative to represent our clients. This role offers you the unique opportunity to utilize your retail sales experience in a more strategic way through the development of direct sales, merchandising and POS placement. As a member of our sales team, you will be responsible for calling on clients in the Grocery, Gas & Convenience Retail Channel to communicate and execute sales and merchandising strategies, promotions and guidelines. In this position you will be accountable to drive results by identifying volume opportunities, providing excellent customer service, supplying product information and ensuring product dominance and distribution. Your excellent communication and sales skills are complemented by your enthusiasm and superior presentation abilities. Highly organized with excellent communication skills, you are a natural problem solver with a knack for sales and building strong relationships with clients. RESPONSIBILITIES Primarily provides sales merchandising coverage and coverage of retail special projects for an assigned territory through in-store execution of our client’s priorities and objectives as set forth by Management to achieve superior in-store results in an assigned territory. * Handheld reporting * Merchandising * Maintaining 100% distribution of existing items * Ensuring adherence to shelving guidelines and plan-o-grams * Pricing audits * Building displays and placing point-of-sale material * Building relationships with store personnel * Negotiating product placement * Communicating client information and selling promotions QUALIFICATIONS * Prior territory retail sales experience is preferred * Available to work Monday to Friday * Regular access to a reliable vehicle, a valid driver’s license and safe driving record and able to meet vehicle insurance requirements * Strong communication skills in French * Organized, self-motivated and able to work independently with minimum supervision * Computer literate and comfortable using digital technology (handheld, camera, etc.) * Able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs, stand, bend, reach on a daily basis * Able to drive for extended periods of time * Ability to store sample products and racking * Access to high-speed Internet We’re excited to fill this role now! Applications are reviewed as they come in—don’t wait, apply today and join our team. Acosta Group is a collective uniting the most trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies—Acosta, ActionLink, CORE Foodservice, CROSSMARK, Mosaic, Premium Retail Services, and Product Connections. Together, we connect consumers with the brands they love through omnichannel selling, merchandising, brand advocacy, and integrated marketing. We recognize our associates are the foundation of our success. That’s why we prioritize your growth, development, and well-being to help you reach your full potential. With programs designed to support a fulfilling work-life balance, we offer opportunities that fit your lifestyle and ambitions—whether you’re looking for part-time flexibility or full-time career advancement. Ready for a career path that’s as unique as you? Discover your path at Acosta Group! Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact AskHR@acosta.com. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request. Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting. AI and Automated Decision-Making Notice We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help screen and/or assess applications for this role. These tools analyze information you provide (for example, your résumé or answers to application questions) to support our hiring team’s review. All hiring decisions include human judgment. If you have questions about our use of AI in recruitment or require an accommodation, please contact privacy@acosta.com [privacy@acosta.com] or by calling us at 1-800-377-2754. For more information about how we handle your information you can consult our privacy notice here: https://www.acosta.group/privacy-policy/ [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.acosta.group/privacy-policy/__;!!OrxsNty6D4my!6ZfS6UTmATM8tESoOXtqH-6AnUVPuoBcH2TZVq9GPNXm9vIDyGDLXKXYsKEZPZcveNEE0xPdSnuJmgA$]. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy [https://www.acosta.group/privacy-policy/] and Terms and Conditions of Use [https://www.acosta.group/terms-and-conditions-of-use/]. #DiscoverYourPath

What you’ll do

The representative is responsible for executing sales and merchandising strategies within an assigned territory to drive product distribution and dominance. Key tasks include building displays, conducting pricing audits, and maintaining strong relationships with store personnel.

Requirements

Candidates should have prior retail sales experience and possess a valid driver's license with access to a reliable vehicle. The role requires the ability to lift 30 lbs, proficiency in French, and comfort using digital handheld reporting tools.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Territory Management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Retail sales
• Merchandising
• Customer service
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Relationship building
• Presentation skills
• Territory management
• Pricing audits
• Plan-o-grams
• Digital technology
• Inventory management
• Retail Channels
• Safe Driving
• Lifting Ability
• Advocacy
• Valid Driver's License
• Self-Motivation
• Artificial Intelligence
• Auditing
• Decision Making
• Customer Service
• Computer Literacy
• Food Services
• Digital Technology
• Direct Selling
• Sales
• French Language
• Selling Techniques
• Marketing
• Integrated Marketing Communications
• Problem Solving
• Point Of Sale
• Retail Sales
• Prioritization
• Enthusiasm

Job areas

• Retail
• Sales
• Customer Service & Support
• Retail Sales Representative
• Sales Representative (General)
• Commercial Sales Representatives
• Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

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