What Encore's All About:
At Encore, we possess the expertise in field sales to ensure our clients are successful in their most critical market channels. Going deep with few...being nimble and responsive for us is more than a turn of phrase, it is a way of life...and it comes down to the following Vision and Mission that compel us to outperform every day. Our Vision: The first choice for tier one organizations seeking to optimize their field sales investment. Our Mission: Provide uncompromising quality of service and unparalleled calibre of thinking...developing strategies and delivering solutions that enable our clients to win.
The Opportunity: RETAIL SALES REPRESENTATIVE - GATINEAU
Position Summary:
Our client is Unilever — one of the world’s most trusted names in nutrition, hygiene, and personal care. With 400+ household brands (think Axe, Dove, OLLY, Hellmann’s), they’re committed to helping people live well while building a more sustainable world.
As a Retail Sales Rep, you’ll drive growth by uncovering business opportunities and delivering sales results across your assigned territory.
The Perfect Person For the Role:
You’re a driven, self-starting go-getter who thrives on winning. With strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills, you’re at your best on the road, working independently. You take a consultative, insight-led approach to sales — always balancing customer needs with client goals to deliver results that benefit everyone.
Position Responsibilities:
Champion Unilever brands in-store, delivering outstanding service to retail partners.
Partner with your Manager to set territory goals and crush targets by:
Building customer relationships as a trusted advisor.
Leveraging your selling skills to grow orders and close gaps.
Ensuring shelves are stocked, tagged, and planogram-compliant.
Merchandising product and monitoring inventory flow.
Use sales tools to spot opportunities, identify underperforming categories, and boost profitability.
Stay on top of regional sales trends to maximize in-store performance.
Share feedback and insights on retail conditions.
Jump in on other related duties as needed.
The RIGHT Candidate:
At Encore, we feel that no matter your background, what’s most important to your success and ours is the way you interact with others. Don’t get us wrong, if you have the right experience and skills, that’s great. So, if you’re thinking about working with Encore, it’s important that you know what we’ll expect from you:
- You believe in winning
- You bring passion and innovative thinking that will deliver results
- You believe that the words ‘work’ and ‘fun’ belong in the same sentence
You can be described as:
Authentic
Solutions-oriented
Accountable
Intellectually curious
Self-motivated
Receptive
Assertive
Driven
Continuously challenging yourself
Having business maturity, professional
Your Experience:
1–3 years of sales or merchandising experience in CPG.
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
Proven selling ability with strong attention to detail.
Confidence to influence and lead change.
A positive, solutions-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
Self-motivation, adaptability, and the ability to thrive with minimal supervision.
Practical Must-Haves
Ability to lift/move up to 25 lbs.
Reliable vehicle and valid driver’s licence.
Space to store and transport supplies.
High-speed internet at home (with WiFi).
How to Apply:
If you haven’t already figured it out, it’s really important for Encore to have the RIGHT Team. If you know that you’re a great match for this role and think you’ll be a great fit with Encore, then you should definitely apply to this exciting opportunity! If you’re not jazzed about what you’ve read so far, that’s OK, we’re sure the right job is out there somewhere for you.
For those of you who apply, thanks so much for your interest in learning more about this exciting opportunity. We’d love to chat with all of you, but sometimes we simply don’t have enough time. If we feel you’re a good match, we’ll definitely be reaching out to you to move you forward in the selection process. If you're selected, you'll be asked to complete a recorded, digital interview which you can do with a webcam or a mobile device with a front-facing camera.
Encore strives to make our recruitment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provides accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and selection process, please reach out to us.
