Merchandiser - Sales - Toronto, Canada - Sleeman Breweries

Sleeman Breweries

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

At Sleeman Breweries we are proud to offer a supportive and progressive work environment where employees can enjoy a variety of sought-after benefits and job perks.

Below is a summary of the benefits enjoyed by our fulltime, permanent employees:_

- _ _Parental leave top-up benefit_
- _ _Competitive compensation_
- _ _Benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision for families_
- _ _RRSP matching program_
- _ _Employee tuition reimbursement program_
- _ _Complimentary staff beer (taxable benefit)_

Please note that for all other positions (contracts, parttime, etc.) potential benefits and other job perks can be discussed during the interview process with an HR representative._
We are committed to helping our employees find fulfillment in their careers through worklife balance and creating a diverse workforce that is equitable and inclusive. Sleeman Breweries was proudly named one of Canada's Greenest employers and one of Canada's Top Employers by Forbes Magazine Sleeman Breweries is an equalpay employer and strives to continue to do better better beer, better people, getting better._

POSITION:
Merchandiser - Sales

LOCATION:
Metro Toronto

Toronto Midtown

Toronto West

Toronto East

Toronto Core

Toronto North

LEVEL:
Individual Contributor

DESCRIPTION:

Key Responsibilities Include:

Merchandise product, stocking products on shelves in warm section, coolers, cold vault, floor displays, and racks;
Rotate product and ensure the freshness codes of products are checked;
Install point of sale material (POS) to support promotions or product launches, ensuring product and promotional/point of sale materials are visible and accessible;
Support the regional sales team to reach established sales targets by ensuring execution requirements negotiated by the Sales Representative or Key Account teams are applied at the store level;
Support Sales Representative in attaining more space allotment and product visibility/accessibility by persuading customers with sales or execution comparisons based on knowledge of other regional stores, informing customers of "best practices", demonstrating "A" type execution, and various other techniques;
Establish business relationships with customers and regularly follow up to ensure ongoing satisfaction with products and services. Provide backup support to Sales Representatives (e.g., selling, negotiation) in their absence or as requested by manager;
Participate in team meetings and share customer feedback, potential business opportunities and detailed local market intelligence with Sales team, as required;
Remain apprised of industry trends and changes to the competitive environment;
Communicate with key resources instore;
Perform other related duties as required.
Adhering to the food safety required as per job duties and reporting non conformities.

Requirements:

Minimum 1 year customer service experience in a retail sales environment;
Postsecondary education in a related field or equivalent;
Strong customer service skills and experience;
Proven ability to build strong working relationships, internal and external to the organization;
Effective communication, both written and verbal; strong presentation skills;
Computer skills with ability to use Microsoft Office;
Beverage alcohol industry experience is an asset;
Valid driver's licence and able to provide own transportation;
Acceptable criminal record check;
Ability to demonstrate behaviours that support organizational values.

Working Conditions: