Retail Sales Specialist

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and customer-oriented Retail Sales Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong passion for retail sales and bring enthusiasm and energy to their role daily, ensuring our brands are effectively represented in the retail environment. The ideal candidate will possess a deep commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and achieving sales targets. This is a full-time position, requiring 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, during standard retail business hours. 

The successful candidate will own the very important Golden Horseshoe FT Territory (includes Hamilton, Niagara, St. Catherines, Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge). Hours are approximately 40 weekly, Monday to Friday during regular daytime retail business hours. 

This role requires an organized and energetic individual who can learn quickly and demonstrate the following skills and requirements:

• Proven ability to develop positive & productive working relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Work with many stakeholders and take direction well
• Ownership & accountability of your retail territory
• Access to a reliable vehicle to drive to multiple stores each day
• Ability to work Monday to Friday (during retail daytime hours)

Some of the day-to-day responsibilities may include, but not limited to, are listed below:
• Complete call reports and on-going training requirements in a timely manner, meeting all deadlines
• Work with store managers to correct out of stock issues
• Review store level data to help build sales case for store manager
• Merchandise and stock shelves
• Participate in monthly team meetings
• Efficiently manage daily work schedule and prioritize tasks
• Understand KPI targets and work to achieve those targets in every call
• Report directly to Acosta Field Manager

• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience as Field Sales Representative for Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) company
• Previous experience working with mobile devices for reporting purposes (using a tablet or smart device)
• Strong communication, negotiation, and customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to maximize sales opportunities
• Ability to create productive long-lasting relationships with department/store managers
• Confident and comfortable working in a team and independently
• Self-motivated and driven to achieve annual targets
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. or more