Merchandiser

Our Client has proudly launched its First Chance Employment Program in 2024, designed for ambitious youth/young adults with potential, but limited work experience. Their vision is to provide a “first chance” at career progression to high potential youths/young adults within select communities across Canada. This program represents a unique opportunity for youth/young adults to develop the skills and capabilities needed for the future. This will help their communities thrive in a fast-changing economy. This program aims to provide a truly life-changing opportunity to determined youth/young adults who would benefit greatly from true support, guidance and the tools needed to work towards that next step in their lives; whether that is post-secondary education, full time work, etc. The First Chance Employment Program is a combination of a 10 month paid, part-time store Merchandiser position, coupled with genuine, tailored support, coaching, education, training, and capacity building tasks to ensure that by completion, participants develop the tools needed to head in a positive, and confident direction. Capacity building includes learning, presenting, mentorship, meetings and more - all paid. Our client values diversity and encourages applicants from diverse cultural backgrounds, gender expressions and sexual orientations.

What is in it for YOU?

1. Dedicated mentorship committed to your progression and development.
2. Genuine support, understanding and encouragement tailored to your individual situation to ensure your success.
3. Work schedule that takes into consideration your personal schedule, location, transportation method/bus schedule, etc.
4. Support for your “second-step”, whether that be transitioning to full time employment, post-secondary education, or other opportunities.
5. Monthly transportation and phone allowance to ensure your ability to attend shifts, meetings, capacity building tasks, etc.

About the Role

As a Merchandiser, working closely with a Retail Development Specialist, you will be responsible for product visibility, availability on shelves and displays and the implementation of the priorities in assigned stores.

1. Develop and maintain business relationships and trust with customers with strong customer service.
2. Going into dairy cooler, restocking as many product cases available at each assigned store (inclusive of shelving space and displays set ups).
3. Proactively propose extra display space if product available.
4. Install and set up point of sales marketing material in store.
5. Cover assigned store locations in line with customer needs (i.e. during high shopper traffic periods and when re-stocking is needed).
6. Operate in accordance with customer operational practices by following Work Instructions provided (Greeting staff, utilizing computer ordering system, clientele).
7. Work under the guidance of the Retail Development Specialist to ensure the following are completed on a weekly basis:
1. Complete daily Merchandising Survey Report (summary of visit, number of cases packed, etc.).
2. Appropriate number of visits completed (6 visits per work week).
8. Proactively flagging any areas of opportunity brought to you by the customer.

Job Requirements

Ideal Qualifications and Competencies

1. Completion of High school Diploma (or near completion).
2. Experience in customer service is an asset.
3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Ability to collaborate with multiple teams to drive actions with customers.
5. Strong time management with the ability to work independently to manage priorities.
6. Ability to move/lift up to 10kg in store.
7. Available 2-3 days/week with at least one weekend day availability.
8. Willing to be mentored; Coachable, committed to personal growth, and determined to progress through the program with guidance and support.
9. Can present yourself in a professional way, as a representative of the company.