Grocery Merchandiser/Part Time Hourly - GTA East

Trajectory Beverage Partner, a division of Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits, is a 100% Canadian owned and operated national beverage alcohol sales and marketing agency.

Our team is currently looking for a dynamic individual for a 12-month part time contract role of Grocery Merchandiser for the Ajax/Oshawa-Cobourg Region.

Reporting to the VP of Sales & Territory Manager the Merchandiser will provide store level support to the field sales team working to promote Trajectory Beverage Partners premium wine, cider & beer portfolio in the grocery channel and ensuring store level merchandising excellence.

For this role you must own your own car, be fully insured and have access to it everyday.

Duties include:

Build and merchandise impactful product displays and support features

Help Sell in Promotional Activities and Trajectory Products to maintain inventory within Grocery Accounts

Meet Specific Objectives set by the Territory Manager

Work with store department to ensure proper rotation of back stock to shelf, displays and fridge space

Ensure upcoming monthly promotions are passed on to the retailers

Apply, maintain, and replace impactful branded point of sale materials in stores. This includes neck tags, backer cards, shelf talkers, case cards, case stackers, price cards, etc.

Ensure all Trajectory Beverage Partner products are appropriately shelved, faced and maintain this positioning on an ongoing basis

Responsible for checking inventory and placing orders with guidance from direct report

Maintain overall product and display appearance: clean, correctly priced on shelf and in wine and beer fridges

Maintain consistent communication with the area Territory Manager regarding changes in store out of stock inventory, order issues, planograms, competitive changes, etc.

18-24 hours a week including afternoons, occasional evenings and Saturday's

December is a Blackout period for Vacation (additional hours may be available)

Requirements:

1-2 years' customer service experience in a Retail Sales environment.

Physically able to lift 25 kgs

Great communication and Organizational Skills

Flexibility to work occasional weekends & holiday season

Valid driver's license and you own reliable vehicle (rate paid for KM driven within territory)

Must show proof of insurance

Living within the specific region is preferred; GTA East Oshawa to Cobourg area

Smart Serve Certified

Background in CPG and Grocery is valuable

All interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume, to apply for to

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Diamond Estates and its divisions is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and encourage applications from people with differing abilities.