Retail Sales Representative

Position Title:      Edgewell Sales Representative Part Time – Kitchener /Waterloo/Orangeville and surrounding areas

Hours:                   32 Hour –Monday-Thursday- Part Time position

Reports To:          Retail Ontario Manager

Department:        Sales                             

Position Purpose

Perform sales, merchandising and customer service functions on a regular call frequency basis to a selected list of accounts within an assigned region.  This position is part-time, paid on an hourly rate basis.

Job Responsibilities

1. Present and sell products at store level according to national and regional promotions while maintaining focus on marketing objectives.  Execute promotions in a manner that results in increased sales or space.
2. Merchandise products as indicated by national bulletins or other internal correspondence.  Advise customers of upcoming ads, promotions, new products, etc.  Rotate stock on all product lines, ensure POP material is available and displayed, and solicit additional space during promotions and peak sales periods. 
3. Strong selling skills to support store level bookings (CFO’s).
4. Develop and maintain relationships with key store personnel in order to strengthen the company’s position.  Provide consistent feedback competitor information and competitive information to Retail Manager
5. Attend customer meetings and company sales meetings as required.
6. Some overnight travel may be required.

Position Requirements

• College/university degree or equivalent experience with 2 years of proven sales/merchandising experience in consumer-packaged goods.
• Basic math skills.
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook.
• Prior experience using handheld retail tablet and comfort with automation technology

Competencies

• Self-motivated with solid selling and negotiation skills.
• Ability to organize and plan effectively.
• Able to work well independently.  Good attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at store level and within Edgewell.
• Ability to successfully work within and promote a team environment.
• Adaptable to change in coverage/geography of territory
• Ability to work independently and meet call average requirements
• Previous experience with retail automation technology

Edgewell endeavors to make its recruitment process accessible to any and all users.  Reasonable accommodations will be provided, upon request, to applicants with disabilities in order to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruitment & selection process.