Sirius Personnel is a Placement and Headhunting Agency that Specializes in Sales and Marketing Professionals in Montreal. (www.siriuspersonnel.com)
  
Profile: Our client, a leading distributor of consumer goods to depanneurs, pharmacies, and grocery stores, is looking for a field-based Sales & Merchandising Representative.
In this hunter-focused role, you will manage the Greater Montreal area, maintain relationships with existing clients, upsell products, secure new business, and handle merchandising duties, including delivery and installation.
If you’re driven by sales targets and excel at building strong client relationships, this is the opportunity for you!

Territory: Greater Montreal 
Workplace: Field-based position – candidate must be local to Montreal, Laval, or surrounding areas.
Products/Services: Consumer goods
Salary: On-Target Earnings between $60,000 and $80 000 
Commissions/Bonus: Earn uncapped commissions, with percentages that differ for sales from existing accounts versus new business development.
Car allowance: Company vehicle provided for business use only.
Expense’s reimbursement: All reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
Other Benefits:

• Group insurance plan after 6 months (Assurance dentaire, assurance maladie et assurance vie)
• Company-provided vehicle
• Per diem for meals and hotels during travel
• Expense account with company credit card
• Vacation and sick days

Functions:

• Introduce and launch new company products, ensuring maximum in-store visibility.
• Drive sales of existing products with current clients, encouraging repeat orders and growth.
• Listen and respond to the needs of both the company and its clients.
• Provide exceptional customer service and maintain strong business relationships.
• Maintain and clean product displays as needed.
• Focus primarily on sales and distribution to existing clients (approx. 80%), with some new business development (approx. 20%).
• Plan and organise your routes, manage visit frequency, and ensure diligent follow-up.
• Complete administrative tasks related to the role in a timely manner.

Requirements:
Development vs Maintenance: 80% vs 20%
Road vs Office: 90% vs 10%
Languages: Fluent in French and English (this role requires perfect bilingualism)
Education: High school diploma.
Training: On the job training provided
Overnight Travel: Occasional overnight stays required to support other territories, if necessary
Years of experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in sales or merchandising

Other requirements: 

• Must hold a valid driver’s license
• Current driver’s license required
• Positive and goal-oriented, driven to achieve results
• Highly organized and able to work independently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both French and English
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Transferable contacts:

• Experience in cold calling is an asset
• Experience selling to retail is an asset

Transferable Knowledge:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Great communications skills