Retail Sales Leader - Hamilton, Stoney Creek & Grimsby

Role covers - Hamilton, Stoney Creek & Grimsby

The Retail Sales Leader is responsible for selling, distributing and merchandising Mars Wrigley products at retail outlets (all channels) in an assigned territory. This position is also responsible in managing wholesale and retail chain accounts as assigned in the territory.

What are we looking for?

• Strong organizational skills
• Live within territory boundaries.
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs, sit, stand, walk and kneel for long periods of time.
• BS degree in Business Administration or relevant field
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer management skills
• Flexibility regarding remote work, include potential overnight stays in territories.
• Powerful leading skills and business orientation
• Possession of valid drivers license.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Plan and organise route schedule according to company call coverage model (frequency and time-in call).
• Presenting and selling booking sheets to stores.
• Build and maintain relationships with key store personnel.
• Maintain appropriate data (customer Info, survey recording, tracking, etc…) in field sales data collection software.
• Maintain an adequate stock of relevant merchandising supplies and POS materials.
• Replenishing of display fixtures, including Mars Wrigley Canada racks.
• Keep DSM up-to-date regarding territory activity.
• Sell in and maintaining distribution of assigned products.
• Applying POS or other Marketing materials where applicable.
• Working with the customer to secure secondary space for building of display.
• Manage wholesale and retail chain accounts with NSV targets.
• Follow company procedures for processing credits/cheques.
• Territory management through customer coverage that involves efficient and effective use of time and resources.
• Responsible for presenting display programs to customers and suggesting order.
• Product rotation both on-shelf and in backroom to ensure optimal product quality and freshness.
• Ensuring all listed product are stocked and properly displayed on shelves with store price tags.
• As required, serve as a Peer Coach for other regional and team members for onboarding tasks.

What can you expect from Mars?

• 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.
• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.