Retail Representative

Location

Whitehorse, YT | Canada

Job description

G-P Distributing is a locally owned and operated food service distributor that has been servicing the Yukon and North Western NWT since 1995. We offer our employees a benefit package that includes Life and Disability insurance, extended health, optical and dental, gym membership discount, weekly grocery allowance and product discounts.

Position

G-P Distributing is hiring a Retail Representative. This position encompasses obtaining and processing orders from customers, to working with manufacturer reps. This position is part of G-P’s retail department. Prepare customer orders and ensure that they are delivered and merchandised. Grow the business and product categories within accounts and obtain new accounts. Ordering and maintaining inventories for all accounts.

Class: Permanent, Full-time

Hourly Pay Range : $20 - $22 per hour - Depending on experience

Hours of Work : 40 hours (Day, Evening, Weekend, Overtime, Early Morning)

NOC Code : 62101

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with other merchandisers, displays and deliveries
• Invoicing and Credits
• Completing daily tasks on handhelds including End of Day
• Purchasing
• Sales and Product development (growth, new products, and samples, displays)
• Prospecting
• Building relationships with customers
• Taking orders from customers
• Answering calls and emails
• Customer site checks
• Training Merchandisers
  
• Build and update order guides

Qualifications:

• Ability to work well in a fast paced and physically demanding environment
• Self-motivated
• Ability to effectively work independently and as part of a team
• Capable of maintaining a professional image and enhancing customer relationships
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task
• Able to comfortably lift/ carry a minimum of 50lbs and move 150lbs with the use of a cart
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor
• First aid, Food Safe would be an asset
• Mandatory Class 5 License with a clean abstract
• Past work experience as a driver is a definite asset.
• Past work experience in sales and customer service is an asset

Additional Information:

• Vehicle provided by employer.
• Combination of sitting, standing and walking.
• Free parking available

We thank all candidates for their interest however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Salary

$20 - $22 per hour