Breakthru Beverage Canada (BBC) is the leading Sales Broker in the Canadian marketplace representing suppliers such Diageo, Casamigos, Aquilini Brands, Lucas Bols.  At BBC, we put a premium on building a strong team culture and we measure success through the daily practice of our Breakthru values. With this foundation in place, we continue to evolve and grow our business using the most effective sales tools to give our people and brands the best opportunity to win in all channels.

As a Retail Merchandiser at Breakthru Beverage, you will creatively showcase our brands through building displays, managing inventory and product placement. If you are the type to roll up your sleeves, have a desire to progress your career in sales — and have a car to drive to our customers’ locations — then come join our fun, family-based culture.

Schedule: Hours between 9-5 on weekdays 

Hours: 35 hours/week 

Must have fully insured, reliable and appropriate transportation

• Lead merchandising efforts in customer for all products, general distribution and promotions/programs.
• Develop effective business relationships with assigned customers
• Provide management with specific and current information on competitive activity, market challenges and merchandising opportunities.
• Execute sales driver objectives
• Service and improve the marketability of our products through shelf management, display position and frequency, concept selling and price point management
• Pack out shelves, build and refresh displays, place POS and stock cold box
• Obtain feedback from accounts on effectiveness of consumer programming and report trends to management
• Design and build creative displays to showcase brands
• Coordinate timing of merchandising activities with sales teams and communicate merchandising tactics to customer
• Continual development of industry, channel, and brand knowledge
• Other duties as assigned

Must be able to:

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Demonstrate and exhibit high levels of professionalism
• Demonstrate sound judgment and problem solving skills
• Perform job duties in an accurate, proficient and timely manner
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Rely on some instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Knowledge of Liquor Board Regulations, market trends and competition

Required Skills:

• College degree preferred
• Proficient MS Office skills
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must be at least 19 years of age in (or 18 years of age in Alberta, Quebec, and Manitoba)
• Must have fully insured, reliable and appropriate transportation

Physical Demands of Job:

• Carrying and lifting 45-65 pounds
• Immediate reaching to perform various duties
• Overhead reaching to perform various duties
• Standing and walking for periods of time to perform various duties
• Squatting or bending to perform various duties as assigned