Merchandiser - Toronto - Wrigley Canada

Job description

A mutually rewarding experience.

Work. Realize your ambitions. And realize there’s more to being in business than just making a profit. That’s the Mars philosophy. And the opportunity we offer every one of our Associates. An opportunity to take what you do and make it mean more for you, for those around you and for the planet.  What you get here is challenging, interesting work. You get the tools you need to do a great job and you get to have the best possible people on your side to help you do it. And at the same time as getting to find ways to do business better today than we did it yesterday and driving a great career, you also get to build a more enlightened business and drive sustainability.

Because it’s never just about a single person, a single project or a single brand. It’s about how you can grab everything that’s within your reach here and use it to pursue mutual, long-term gain. It’s about having ideas. And ideals. Being prepared to risk failure because the promise of success means we’ll all be a little better off. It’s that mix of integrity and ambition that makes Mars such a special place to work. And why working here is always about more than just a job.

Mars has net sales of more than $33 billion, operates six business segments including Petcare, Chocolate, Wrigley, Food, Drinks, Symbioscience, and more than 75,000 Associates worldwide that are putting its Principles into action to make a difference for people and the planet through its performance.

Mars brands include: Petcare – PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, BANFIELD® Pet Hospital, CESAR®, SHEBA®, DREAMIES® and NUTRO®; Chocolate – M&M’S®, SNICKERS®, DOVE®, GALAXY®, MARS®, MILKY WAY® and TWIX®; Wrigley – DOUBLEMINT®, EXTRA®, ORBIT® and 5™ chewing gums, SKITTLES® and STARBURST® candies, and ALTOIDS® AND LIFESAVERS® mints. Food – UNCLE BEN’S®, DOLMIO®, EBLY®, MASTERFOODS®, SEEDS OF CHANGE® and ROYCO®; Drinks – ALTERRA COFFEE ROASTERS™, THE BRIGHT TEA COMPANY™, KLIX® and FLAVIA®; Symbioscience – COCOAVIA® and WISDOM PANEL®.

Please note this is a part-time permanent position with a maximum of 24 hours per week covering the following areas: Toronto, Scarborough, North York, East York, Pickering, Ajax

 

Job Summary:

Under the guidance of the Regional Manager, the primary responsibility of the Retail Sales Merchandiser (RSM) is to maximize the presence and consumption of Wrigley Brands at selected Retail and Wholesale customers across several trade channels within the assigned territory. These could include Grocery, Club, Drug, Mass Merchandiser, Convenience and Gas (i.e. Shoppers Drug Mart, Target, Price Chopper, Loblaw, Walmart, and Costco). The RSM is responsible for maintaining call effectiveness goals by doing 7-8 calls each day.

 

Responsibilities

•Organize and maintain the efficient and consistent coverage of customers within the assigned territory based on direction from the Regional Manager

•Use professional selling skills and knowledge of market based A.C. Nielsen data to gain acceptance to listing Wrigley brands as well as implementing Wrigley shelving and merchandising strategies

•Develop new retail accounts in assigned territory as determined by the Regional Manager

•Ensure that retailers maintain appropriate inventory levels of Wrigley Brands to meet consumption and demand by helping to coordinate the supply of Wrigley brands to the retail trade

•Through close communication with the Regional Manager and Account Teams, report observations and developments in the field which could have an effect in any aspect of Wrigley business operations such as competitive activity and customer trends

•Report key information at retail and wholesale through the use of Wrigley’s Stay In Front system and prepare necessary reports to be submitted to and reviewed with the Regional Manager

•Attend and actively participate in Regional and National Sales Meetings periodically throughout each year

•Sell in promotional displays either via booking sheet or internal booking

•Perform special assignments as required by the Regional Manager which are aligned with corporate objectives and values

 

Qualifications

•Minimum High School diploma is required  - post secondary education is desirable

•2-3 years of sales experience preferably gained in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry or an equivalent sales related environment

•Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)

•Proficiency with basic internet based software – required to enter specific data into the computerized Stay In Front system to perform administrative duties such as order processing, distribution tracking, call effectiveness, promotional tracking, agency stock, and merchandising as well as goal setting

•Knowledge of Confectionery, Consumer Packaged Goods or other related industry

•Valid driver’s license – use of a reliable automobile

•Bilingual in French & English is an asset

•Quick Learner

•Ability to work independently for extended periods for time

•Creative, out of the box, dynamic and forward thinking individual with demonstrated drive and passion.

•Effective planning and execution skills with solid analytical capabilities.

•Persuasive, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills via email and telephone

•Proven organizational skills.

•Ability to influence collaborative relationships through solid selling skills.

•High level of attention to detail and accuracy.

•Adept at multi-tasking in a fast paced environment with changing priorities and deadlines.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.