QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University;
• Prior consumer products/retail experience with knowledge of Western Canadian National & Regional Grocery Accounts preferred;
• Great attitude with learning capacity;
• Excellent organizational and planning skills;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment;
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities;
• Strong communication and presentation skills;
• Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and an iPad
• Ability to travel within Manitoba and to bi-annual out of province meetings.
• Valid driver license and driving record within MVR policy guidelines

• Responsible for driving product distribution, product display and overall incremental volume at predetermined large format and speciality banners within the province of Manitoba primarily in Winnipeg.
• Leverage Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool to maximize sales opportunity, provide up-to-date store/banner/region performance, collect & maintain customer database & notes, maintain call schedules and detail store objectives.
• Ensuring in store execution of, and leveraging all account promotional and feature activity
• Clear, concise & timely communication to all stakeholders, acting professionally as the face of KDP at store level.
• Be their territory expert, aware of emerging customer trends, opportunity, challenges and operational procedures.
• Conduct product knowledge sessions with store staff to ensure they can talk about the benefits of our products.
• Gain experience in financial management with a pre-determined operating and trade spending budgets (T&E) including trade dollars management (Rapid Draft) within prescribed budgets.
• Complete required paperwork, data collection and processes in an accurate and timely manner;