Calgary Based Merchandiser Job in Calgary, Alberta Canada
Are you ? Outgoing, Organized Optimistic
New Graduate Required for Merchandiser Role
Our client has been in business since 1993. They are involved in the baking industry and pride themselves on the fact that their product is preservative free and is made using only the highest quality ingredients.
Our client strives to provide a positive, productive work environment where employees are encouraged and supported in order for them to strive to do their best work. The positive partnerships that are developed with their customers are one of the main things they pride themselves on. Our client has a commitment to the communities in which it serves and looks for opportunities to support local charities often.
Calgary Based Merchandiser
Key Responsibilities
- Customer Service - you will be the face of our client in the stores that are being serviced. Being able to develop customer loyalty and communicate effectively with the public is key.
- Merchandising- you will be requested to perform regular store visits to ensure that our product is handled, packaged and displayed properly. Ensure that pricing, products and promotional activity and marketing programs are effectively and efficiently put in place.
- Sales- working with the customers to review sales turnover and assist with product orders to maximize growth.
- Product Demonstration - setting up and providing taste tests of our product to clients within the major grocery stores
- Administrative- complete and submit orders, credits and other reports
Qualifications:
- Merchandising knowledge or experience an asset
- Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Independent thinker- able to organize and prioritize what needs to be done
- Valid drivers license with clean driving abstract
- Ability to work occasional weekend and evening shifts
- University degree
- FUN… Outgoing… Self-starting Individual
Should you have specific questions about this opportunity please contact
Kathryn Farrell at 403.261.9000 ext. 397 OR EMAIL RESUME TO KFARRELL@APLIN.COM