Retail Representative (Part-Time) – Mars Food & Nutrition

The Retail Representative within an assigned territory and is responsible for assigned customers. The key responsibilities are building relationships, selling, distribution and merchandising.

**The primary location of this position will be Guelph 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.

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.

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.