Title : Sales Merchandising Representative

• About VEGA

  Vega is a high-growth, natural health food and supplement company on Profit Magazine’s Profit 100 list of fastest growing companies the last five years with a passion for people. Our premium, award-winning brand is at the forefront of the plant-based, whole food revolution. Named one of Canada’s Best Workplaces in Canada for 2013, we honor a triple bottom line approach to business placing emphasis on people, planet and performance. Join a great team atmosphere with a driven, vivacious group of people.
  

  Overview

  Vega has a current opening for a full-time Sales Merchandising Representative.  We are seeking an energetic and dynamic professional to join our growing sales team.  The core responsibility of this role is to work with our key accounts at the store level to ensure execution of promotional activity, secure and lead product demonstrations and drive sell through.
  You take customer service and sales seriously, but have fun at work with the Vega team!  You value integrity and customer service; you take ownership and show initiative in everything you do and are performance driven.  You not only love the culture, but contribute to it. Health and fitness is not something you read about, but something you live.
  

  Location

  This full-time position encompasses Houston, TX. Reliable vehicle access is required for local area trainings.
  

  Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to Store and Department Managers
• Secure, set-up and conduct product demonstrations in-stores
• Provide product education to retail staff and shoppers
• Encourage off shelf and inter-department displays
• Partner with Strategic Account Lead to identify opportunity at store level to drive sales
• Ensure proper pricing, POS and other sell through support is available on shelf and at store level
• Provide detailed feedback and reporting  on status and progress of assigned projects
• Lead and develop Demo Team for key accounts in the assigned territory as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

• university Degree in Sales/Marketing preferred
• 1-3 years merchandising or retail experience preferred
• Knowledge and passion for a healthy lifestyle
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management skills, organized and a keen eye for detail
• Own vehicle and have a valid driver’s license
• Performance driven with desire to take on a high level of responsibility and work in a fast paced environment
• Proactive with the ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision
• Energetic with positive, fun-loving nature
• Team player with ability and willingness to accept and provide feedback

VEGA “Must Haves”

• You have an unrelenting desire to achieve
• You are successful and happy in all areas of your life
• The outdoors isn’t just the place between your car and house
• You have a sense of humor and passion for health and wellness
• You love to have fun, but take your responsibilities seriously
• You live the Vega brand

Benefits of Working for VEGA

• Competitive compensation plan
• Open Book Management
• Monthly Vega product at no cost
• Profit Sharing
• Performance Bonuses
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible Extended Health/Dental Plan
• Fitness Subsidy
• Education Fund

Let your journey begin!

If you smiled and are motivated by this posting, we want to hear from you. Tell us why this is your dream job. Send your resume and cover letter to Disa Moraine at careers@myvega.com!