Market Development Representative; DeLonghi

De'Longhi Market Development Representative – Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, ON – Part-time 26 hours per week

Salary: 21-22$/hour + Mileage Reimbursement

Are you a dynamic person who enjoys a great cup of coffee, and appreciates premium small home appliances? You are a motivated, self-starter with a passion for winning. You have top-notch communication and relationship building skills with a knack for educating your customers on the value and benefits of carrying exceptional products. You love being on the road, working independently. Your enthusiasm for your brand is infectious.

You may be a recent University/College graduate with an analytical mind, looking to start your career in sales. If you already have some sales experience, all the better.

Our client is De'Longhi, a company that has built its global reputation as a cutting-edge leader in innovation, product design, and performance. They also play in a number of different small domestic appliance categories with multiple brands like Braun Household, Nutri Bullet, Kenwood and Nespresso. They are committed to continuing their mission of creating exceptional products that improve the lives of the consumer through innovative technologies and unparalleled design.

Your role is to drive sales through your product expertise. Bottom line:
You will ensure that their products outsell the competitors'!

• Build relationships with key store personnel
• Build brand loyalty and credibility with retail sales associates - Be the Brand Champion!
• Travel within assigned market to visit all stores in the territory according to the designated frequency
• Ensure in-store marketing standards are maintained, resulting in brand awareness
• Engage customers during high traffic times at select demo day events to drive sales of brand products
• Facilitate informal, formal and large-scale trainings to retail associates and managers
• Attend and assist with out-of-market trainings and events
• Provide merchandising services to deliver POS, and ensure compliance verification and competitive details
• Gather in-market and out-of-market intelligence and provide field insights
• Maintain product displays and product functionality while in-store

• Superior communication and presentation skills
• Amazing relationship building skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ideally 1-3 years of territory sales and merchandising experience; or training experience
• Strong personal drive, positive attitude and excellent problem-solving skills are essential
• Aptitude for fast learning, and ability to self-support with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment

• Genuine interest in part-time, long-term employment
• The ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds
• Full access to a reliable vehicle
• High-speed internet with WiFi at home
• The ability to store some supplies at home and transport them in your vehicle

• You believe in winning
• You bring passion and innovative thinking that will deliver results
• You believe that the words work and fun belong in the same sentence

• Authentic
• Solutions-oriented
• Intellectually curious
• Self-motivated
• Receptive
• Assertive
• Driven
• Continuously challenging yourself
• Having business maturity, professional