Brand Representative/Merchandiser - Halifax, NS

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Be part of a national sales and merchandising team where you choose your schedule. Flexibility, variety, competitive wages and independence is what we have to offer.

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DO YOU LOVE CHOCOLATE AND CARAMELS? Who doesn't? So why not work in the industry.....

Marketsupport Canada has an exciting opportunity for a Brand Representative/Merchandiser (24 - 30 hours a week) for the territory encompassing Halifax, NS and surrounding areas. . This individual will work with our client in the candy and confection industry maintaining stock levels and shelves, and selling in additional product lines. Full description below:

Responsibilities include:

• Traveling to various retailers to maintain shelves, assist with planogram changes, correct out of stocks, and ensure POG compliance
• Executing account specific initiatives i.e. bookings, sidewinders, profit panels, end caps, sales targets and consumer marketing programs
• Maintaining and securing distribution on all brands and new items in assigned territories
• Gain, sell and secure incremental displays
• Rotating product to ensure freshness
• Recognizing opportunities at store level to add value to each store visit (i.e. building incremental displays)
• Building and maintaining strong store management relationships
• Preparing and submitting required reporting by given deadlines
• Gathering and collecting information regarding field learnings for review

Position Requirements include:

• Must have daytime, business hours availability
• Retail sales and merchandising experience (within the food industry is an asset)
• Understanding and ability to use an Apple iPad
• Valid Driver's License and reliable automobile
• Ability to sell to store managers and increase product shelf space
• Detailed oriented and extremely organized
• Ability to adjust to an ever-changing environment
• Reliable and determined to get the job done and make the client happy
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships
• Able to maintain a professional demeanor with the public and store personnel when performing your duties
• You may be required to lift 15lbs and occasionally up to 50lbs as well as stand for a several hours at a time to complete work

Hours:

• Please note that this position is part-time and set at between 24 to 30 hours a week

What we offer our Brand Reps/Merchandisers:

• Competitive hourly wage plus mileage reimbursement
• Excellent webinar-based and in-field training & ongoing support
• Flexible schedule and independence.
• Opportunity to work with nationally recognized brands.