Sales Associate (Sudbury & North Bay)-Contract

We are currently recruiting for a passionate, energetic, dedicated and hardworking individual to fill our Sales Associate position in the Sudbury-North Bay area (24 hrs/week), and step into this dynamic beverage alcohol industry.

The role of this key Merchandiser is to provide sales support and execution ensuring store level merchandising excellence.

What You Will Be Doing

• Maintain overall product and display appearance: dust-free, correctly priced on shelf and in cooler.
• Actively price check skus and re-tag if necessary
• Act as an Arterra Ambassador and build in-store relationships as such
• Maintain consistent communication with the District Manager regarding changes in buyer preferences, out of stock inventory concerns/situations encountered and market intelligence
• Execute and Merchandise impactful product display activations, features, and/or racks in the grocery store channel
• Ensure Arterra products are appropriately shelved, and maintain this positioning on an ongoing basis
• Apply shelf talkers, neck-tags and related value-added items to inventory at shelf and on display
• Take photos of displays, competitor displays, competitor on packs, new products etc.
• Ensure monthly promotions are passed along and highlighted to consumers by retailers with appropriate tagging at shelf and display
• Actively complete daily responsibilities and report accordingly
• Work with store partners to ensure proper product rotation of back stock to retail floor, displays and at shelf
• Actively watch and report distribution compliance of key New products
• Apply, maintain and replace impactful branded point of sale materials in partner stores. This includes backer cards, shelf talkers, case cards, posters, price cards, fridge clings etc.

What You Will Bring

• Previous sales experience an asset
• Results oriented, self-motivated, driven and disciplined
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must reside within, or in close proximity to the general area of the sales territory.
• Proof of valid Driver’s License will be required.
• Enthusiasm!
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Provide your own vehicle with the proper insurance and driving record within DMV policy guidelines
• Must be able to lift cases weighing up to 45 pounds on an ongoing, daily basis

What We Offer

• An organization that cares about Corporate Social Responsibility
• Mileage
• An opportunity to learn about the world of wine
• Training & Development Programs
• Flexible schedule
• Competitive wages

We are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.