We are recruiting for a Sales Associate/Merchandiser based in Victoria, B.C. This is a new role with an anticipated start date of January 29, 2024.
The role of the Sales Associate/Merchandiser is to provide sales support and execution to the Regional Field Sales Manager.
Primary Responsibilities:
Sales Support / Merchandising
- Build impactful product displays in Private and Government Retail.
- Inform customers of upcoming pricing initiatives and promotional activity, and report back to Regional Field Sales Manager on opportunities with specific customers.
- Apply shelf talkers and related value-added items to inventory at shelf and on display.
- Actively price check skus and re-tag if necessary.
- Work with store partners to ensure proper product rotation of back stock to retail floor, displays and at shelf.
- Remove damaged, expired, or unsuitable products from shelves.
- Apply, maintain, and replace branded point of sale materials in partner stores.
- Ensure Northam products are appropriately shelved and maintain this positioning on an ongoing basis.
- Maintain overall product and display appearance: dust-free, correctly priced on shelf and in cooler.
- Take photos of displays, competitor displays, competitor on packs, new products etc.
Tasting/Events
- Execute and provide hands-on support at events and tastings within the assigned sales territory.
- Conduct consumer samples in retail stores or at consumer events.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Valid driver’s license and access to your own vehicle.
- Available to work part time on a flexible schedule (some evenings and weekends required to support events).
- Physically fit (lifting large items up to 50 lbs. is part of the job) and able to consistently kneel, squatting and reaching above the head.
- Previous hospitality industry experience is ideal.
- Previous customer service, merchandising and /or sales experience are an asset.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to work independently.
- Passion for and desire to grow within the beverage alcohol industry.
This is a part time role working approximately 24-30 hours per week with an hourly rate of $27.00. You will receive a monthly phone allowance and mileage reimbursement.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 30 per week
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Work Location: In person