**DESCRIPTION** We are currently recruiting for a results-oriented **Retail Representative** to represent our clients. This Full-Time contract 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. Highly organized with excellent communication skills, you are 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 client’s 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-o-grams + Pricing audits + Building displays and placing point of sale material + Building relationships with store personnel + Negotiating product placement + Communicating client information and sell 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 driver’s license and safe 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 **ABOUT US** Acosta is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey. Specializing in retail sales services, digital strategy, and business intelligence, Acosta empowers brands to thrive in the world of omnichannel shopping. Our sales and digital teams build lasting relationships, ensuring our client brands get the space they deserve in stores and outperform the competition online, while our merch reps make brands shine in retail locations across the world. But it’s not just about what we do – it’s about who we are. With a team of over 20,000 associates, we’re a community of forward-thinking, value-driven professionals committed to an unmatched level of trust and transparency in the industry. And, we understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why many of our field roles provide our associates with flexible scheduling options. Join us and be a part of a team that values growth and making a real impact for our clients, retail partners and their customers. Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact AskHR@acosta.com. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request. Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions of Use. **\#DiscoverYourPath** Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer **Job Category:** Retail **Position Type:** Full time **Business Unit:** Sales **Salary Range:** $35,000.00 - $35,000.00 **Company:** Acosta Canada Corporation **Req ID:** 6940 **Employer Description:** ACOSTA\_EMP\_DESC