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Mosaic is looking for a part time Sales Representative for our client, General Mills, based in Regina. This role will provide you the opportunity to make an immediate impact for General Mills at the store level and as such is a key role in driving business development. Utilizing your proven communication skills coupled with your analytical abilities, you will proactively identify and secure merchandising & promotional opportunities.
This position is approximately 17-21 hours per week however, hours can fluctuate.
Key Accountabilities
Establish goals and a strategic plan for your territory
Execute Weekly Program Priorities (From Preparation, In-store execution and Handheld reporting)
Perform Merchandising initiatives; including Secondary Displays, Planograms, Resets, Booking Orders
Negotiate to ensure best possible planogram that will maximize sales for each account, selling in secondary displays, new product innovation and bunker display support
Manage your territory accounts efficiently according to your call cycle and reporting results
Develop and Maintain strong relationships with store personnel
Use Sales tools provided to identify strengths & weaknesses to determine action plan to drive sales, improve distribution, recognize under performing categories, and increase overall profitability in your territory
Provide feedback and insight on retail conditions
Qualifications
3-5 years Retail Sales experience in Mass, Drug and/or Grocery (Dairy experience is a strong asset)
Territory Management experience
Ability to work effectively with multiple levels of management and external retail staff
Ability to Influence/Lead Change
Intermediate computer skills - Word, Excel, Outlook
Able to work independently with limited supervision
Strong logic skills, organization and flexibility
Essential Skills
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
Type of Customers
- Retailers
Type of Sales Account
- Regional accounts
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
Type of Sales/Marketing
- General sales
Specific Skills
- Customer service oriented
- Conduct sales transactions
- Review and adapt information regarding product innovations, competitors and market conditions
- Provide clients presentations of the benefits and uses of goods or services
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
- Handling heavy loads
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
Own Tools/Equipment
- Computer
- Internet access
- Cellular phone
Products or Services (Sales)
- Food and beverages