Brand & Retail Sales Representative

Job summary

Build relationships with retail store owners, managers, and staff; conduct in-store demonstrations, sampling, and promotions; and help acquire and support retail accounts. Monitor product placement and stock levels, keep products visible, and share feedback from stores and shoppers.

Job details

Gummy Nutrition Lab is Edmonton's first nutraceutical gummy manufacturer. We're self-funded and growing, and we make our GUMvees brand right here in Alberta. We're looking for a recent grad to help get GUMvees in front of more shoppers by working directly with the retail stores that carry us (and the ones that should). This is a paid, full-time, on-site role for at least 6 months, based in Edmonton. You'll be out in stores most days, and you'll get an up-close look at how a Canadian manufacturing startup works. Responsibilities • Visit retail stores to build relationships with store owners, managers and staff • Run in-store demos, sampling and promotions for GUMvees • Help bring in new retail accounts and support existing ones • Check shelf placement and stock levels, and help keep products front and centre • Share feedback from stores and shoppers so we can keep improving Qualifications • Recent graduate (business, marketing, nutrition, food science or a related field) • Confident, friendly communicator who enjoys meeting new people • Self-motivated and organized; comfortable working independently on the road • Valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle • Interest in health, nutrition or consumer products is a plus To apply, send your resume and a few lines about yourself to leanna@gummynl.com.

What you’ll do

Build relationships with retail store owners, managers, and staff; conduct in-store demonstrations, sampling, and promotions; and help acquire and support retail accounts. Monitor product placement and stock levels, keep products visible, and share feedback from stores and shoppers.

Requirements

The role seeks a recent graduate in business, marketing, nutrition, food science, or a related field who is a confident communicator and enjoys meeting people. Candidates should be self-motivated, organized, comfortable working independently on the road, and have a valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle; interest in health, nutrition, or consumer products is a plus.

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Relationship Building
• Retail Sales
• In-Store Demonstrations
• Product Sampling
• Promotions
• New Account Acquisition
• Account Support
• Shelf Placement
• Inventory Monitoring
• Customer Feedback
• Communication
• Self-Motivation
• Organization
• Independent Work
• Driving

Job areas

• Sales
• Retail
• Marketing
• Food & Beverage
• Manufacturing