Retail Associate

Advantage Solutions hiring for Retail Associate jobs in Mississauga, ON, CA

We want you to help us shape the future of shopping experiences and deliver on our purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining Advantage Solutions means joining a network of 65,000 teammates serving 4,000+ brands and retail customers across 40+ countries. All the while, being provided the opportunities, support, and enrichment you need to grow your career.

We are hiring a Retail Sales Merchandiser who can work effectively with store management to increase retail sales and execute client-driven merchandising that exceed the client's expectations. The Retail Sales Merchandiser drives sales and brand awareness for our client's products at major retail locations in an outgoing, friendly manner. You will provide best in class customer service by engaging and educating the customers on their next purchase of some of the leading brands in retail. If you are someone who is independent, ambitious, and driven to succeed then this position is an excellent fit for you.

Things To Consider:

• This role involves representing our client, Ferrero Canada
• You will be part of a regional team and be assigned a territory servicing multiple locations; access to reliable transportation within your territory is critical
• Candidate needs to be available Monday - Friday roughly from 8am-5pm (part time or full time hours)

What We Offer:

• CAD $45,000 - $54,000 annually
• Paid training and ongoing career development
• Generous vacation time
• Four weeks unpaid, two weeks paid vacation

What You'll Do:

• Maintaining shelves at major retailers and ensuring Planogram compliance and correct pricing
• Physical Requirements: standing/being on feet for up to 8h and being able to lift up to 50+lbs
• Ensuring product freshness and processing returns of all unsaleable product
• Increase sales volume by selling and building displays
• Driving speed to market and distribution on new product releases
• Suggesting orders and selling programs to retailers 
• Prepare accurate and timely reports, recaps, timesheets, expense reports, etc. 

Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or GEDor equivalent experience
• Bachelor's Degree or 2 years of experience in retail, client, or food broker preferred
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Basic computer skills; Word, Excel, and Internet usage
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

If this sounds like you, we can't wait to learn more about you. Apply Now!