Retail Sales Representative; Ottawa

Position: Retail Sales Representative (Ottawa)
Salary: $38,000- $40,000 annually
We are currently recruiting for a results-oriented Retail Representative to represent our clients in the downtown Ottawa region.
This full-time role offers you the unique opportunity to utilize your retail sales experience in a more strategic way through the development of direct sales, merchandising and POS placement.
As a member of our sales team, you will be responsible for calling on clients in the Grocery, Gas & Convenience Retail Channel to communicate and execute sales and merchandising strategies, promotions and guidelines.
In this position you will be accountable to drive results by identifying volume opportunities, providing excellent customer service, supplying product information and ensuring product dominance and distribution.
Your excellent communication and sales skills are complemented by your enthusiasm and superior presentation abilities. You are highly organized with excellent communication skills, a natural problem solver with a knack for sales and building strong relationships with clients.
Overview  Primarily provides sales merchandising coverage and coverage of retail special projects for an assigned territory through in-store execution of our clients priorities and objectives as set forth by management to achieve superior in-store results in an assigned territory.
Responsibilities   Handheld reporting
New item placement
Maintaining 100% distribution on existing items
Ensuring adherence to shelving guidelines and plan‑ograms
Pricing audits
Building displays and placing point‑of‑sale material
Building relationships with store personnel
Negotiating product placement
Communicating client information and sales promotions
Qualifications   Prior territory retail experience is preferred
Strong relationship and persuasive communication skills
Organized, self‑motivated and able to work independently with minimum supervision
Computer literate and comfortable using digital technology (handheld, camera, etc.)
Regular access to a reliable vehicle, a valid drivers license and secure driving record and able to meet vehicle insurance requirements
Able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs, stand, bend, reach on a daily basis
Able to drive for extended periods of time
Ability to store sample products and racking
Access to high‑speed Internet

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