Retail Sales Representative

WeedMD is looking for dynamic individuals to build our sales team across Ontario Canada. This individual will report to the National Sales Director and will be responsible for driving sales and creating brand awareness and engagement within the designated territory in Ottawa and the surrounding area.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast paced environment and seeks to contribute to the overall success of the company by delivering high levels of customer satisfaction, achieving and exceeding KPIs and building brand awareness and loyalty across their territory.

Job Duties

Manage all accounts in assigned regions and execute sales cycle initiatives (weekly, monthly, quarterly)
Lead brand and product education sessions for each store and the key stakeholders
Manage and execute retail basics (distribution, product rotation, display, pricing & promo)
Build relationships and engagement with staff and managers at each retail location
Build strong brand awareness and identification within designated territory
Collect, analyze and report competitive intelligence information at retail to help win in market
Ability to drive sell out at point of sale through multiple methods (relationship, business/factual, product management)
Establish Color as the brand of choice for retailers and customers
Execute marketing initiatives and leverage them into consumer loyalty and sales

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in Sales or Account Management
The ideal candidate will have a background in Tobacco, Alcohol, Beverage or similar industry
Previous experience building brand awareness within a territory
Intermediate to expert level MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word/Outlook/Teams)
Proven ability to build relationships at all levels
Solutions oriented with the ability to create win-win opportunities
Strong communication on multiple platforms
Valid license and clean drivers abstract
Entrepreneurial spirit

WeedMD thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, WeedMD will accommodate all applicants with disabilities to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment and hiring process. Accommodation will be provided upon request and in accordance with the principles of dignity, individualization, and inclusion. WeedMD will work cooperatively, and in a spirit of respect, with all partners in the accommodation process.

WeedMD is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status (including single status), gender identity, gender expression, receipt of public assistance (in housing only), sex (including pregnancy and breastfeeding) or sexual orientation.

Expected start date: 2021-06-01

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Paid time off
Store discount
Vision care

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Experience:

Sales or Account Manager: 5 years (preferred)

Work remotely:

COVID-19 precaution(s):

Remote interview process
Personal protective equipment provided or required
Social distancing guidelines in place
Virtual meetings
Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place