Merchandiser /Territory Sales Representative | Grocery Retail
Are you a driven retail professional who enjoys building relationships, creating impactful in-store displays, and seeing the direct results of your work? Market Recon is looking for an energetic Merchandiser/Territory Sales Representative to represent one of Canada's most recognized food brands, Dr. Oetker.
This is an exciting field-based role that combines 85% merchandising and 15% sales, giving you the opportunity to take ownership of a territory, build strong retail partnerships, and drive brand visibility across major grocery banners.
Why Join Us?
- Represent a trusted and nationally recognized brand, Dr. Oetker
- Autonomous field-based role with variety in your day
- Competitive compensation package
- Base range as posted plus additional perks as noted
- Car allowance and cell phone allowance
- Quarterly performance bonuses tied to KPIs
- Monday to Friday schedule with no overnight travel
- Opportunity to develop territory management and retail sales expertise
Territory
To best support the assigned market, candidates should live in Toronto or Mississauga. The territory includes:
- Mississauga (Mavis Road and east)
- Etobicoke
- North York
- Downsview
- Toronto (up to Yonge Street)
You'll work with leading grocery retailers including: Walmart, Zehrs, Fortinos, Real Canadian Superstore, No Frills, Sobeys, FreshCo, Foodland, Metro, and Food Basics.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute merchandising and sales strategies across a designated territory.
- Build and maintain eye-catching displays, secondary placements, and promotional features.
- Increase product visibility, distribution, and sales through effective upselling opportunities.
- Ensure marketing programs and promotional initiatives are successfully executed in-store.
- Develop strong relationships with store managers, department leaders, and key decision-makers.
- Introduce and support new product launches, campaigns, and promotional programs.
- Achieve weekly, monthly, and quarterly program objectives and performance targets.
- Deliver accurate reporting through handheld and digital reporting systems.
- Train and educate store teams on program goals and brand initiatives.
- Provide market insights and feedback to the District Manager.
- Maintain exceptional execution standards across all assigned locations.
What We're Looking For
Required Experience
- 1-2 years of retail sales experience within the Canadian grocery or mass retail industry.
- Minimum 1 year of merchandising experience.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Self-motivated and comfortable working independently.
- Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Willingness and ability to perform physical merchandising tasks, including lifting product and stocking freezers.
Preferred Qualifications
- Territory management or account management experience.
- Experience working with major grocery retailers and retail decision-makers.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license.
- Reliable vehicle and clean driver's abstract.
- Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory.
- Successful completion of a background check.
Join Market Recon and represent Dr. Oetker in a dynamic, hands-on role where your work makes a visible impact every day. Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $45,000.00-$50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
Application question(s):
- Do you reside in the assigned territory? If yes, which city?
- What is your desired base salary?
Experience:
- Retail sales: 1 year (preferred)
- Canadian Grocery or Mass Retail: 1 year (preferred)
- Merchandising: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driver's License (required)
Work Location: On the road
