Retail Sales Representative (18-month Contract)

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA • Brampton, ON

2d • CA$56,000 - CA$58,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Nestlé is known for brands like KitKat®, Gerber®, Nescafe®, and Maggi®. The company fosters a people-focused culture that empowers employees to be their authentic selves. Nestlé Canada has over 3,400 employees who are encouraged to use agility, courage, and trust to find solutions. They are described as changemakers who are curious, challenge the status quo, and take risks. Nestlé focuses on nourishing customers and enriching employees, believing that empowerment leads to strong engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees. This role is for an 18-month contract in Ontario, reporting to the Retail Sales Manager. It is ideal for a high-energy, self-motivated, analytical, and creative professional looking to develop their sales career and build a long-term career with Nestlé. The successful applicant will manage the Pickering to Bowmanville Territory. This is an existing vacancy.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education.
• Candidate must live within the territory, live in close proximity to the territory, or be willing to relocate.
• Must be able and willing to travel as required based on territory needs.
• 1+ year of accumulated experience (including internships and coops) in retail sales, customer service or merchandising.
• Strong problem-solving, business thinking, and analytical skills.
• Proven experience using MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and a good understanding of network applications related to Sales Information.
• Must possess a full valid Driver’s License and a clean driving record.
• Demonstrated interest in building a long-term career and growing within Nestlé.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to build relationships with colleagues internally and externally.
• Strong problem-solving, business thinking, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage retail stores to deliver sales and merchandising objectives for an assigned territory.
• Execute all in-store activities within the framework of Nestlé 8 Steps of a Call and the 4C Selling process.
• Bring strategic initiatives created by account teams to territory to achieve targets.
• Plan territory coverage in order to achieve targeted coverage KPIs and assigned sales volume targets.
• Develop relationships with retail decision makers to drive achievement of Nestlé objectives.
• Adhere to all Company principles and policies including Safety and local regulations.
• Manage full financial processes within corporate guidelines.
• Actively participate in all cycle meetings and Customer Banner meetings.

Benefits

• Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company.
• Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories.
• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites).
• Additional discounts on a variety of products and services offered by our preferred vendors and partnerships.
• Vehicle eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree