Retail Specialist

Company Description

Be part of a community of authentic, proud and trusted people.

Our Heavy Vehicle Parts Division is the country’s largest network. This division’s banners include Traction, TW and Cadel. Servicing the transport, construction and farming sectors, we keep them movingforward. This makes for a special kind of workplace. We have the experience and strength of our 100-year legacy and the desire to always do better for our team members and clients. Our 5000 colleagues proudly serve thousands of customers every day across Canada.

If the hat fits, we’d be proud to have you wear it! Send us your resume and join a people-centric company with a reputation of excellence.

Job Description

Our Heavy Vehicle Division is looking for a Retail Specialist

As part of a growing demand from our Heavy Duty Division stores to move towards a retail model, there are increasing demands and needs for the implementation of merchandising standards and concepts.

The Retail Sales Specialist plays a multi-faceted role in the implementation of merchandising standards, training, documentation of processes and databases, as well as in the management of projects and store remodels.

Specifically, the position will have the following responsibilities:

• In conjunction with the Market Management team, participate in the development of a category management strategy that takes advantage of our competitive position and market trends
• Build all planograms for Traction stores according to established guidelines and create a digital version in “Blue Yonder Space Planning”
• Analyze the performance of each of the planograms and the related stores, propose changes to the concerned teams and implement the required changes;
• Follow-up on the implementation and assistance to the stores (Yoobic)
• Create, document and formalize all processes and guidelines within the HVPD merchandising department
• Ensure the updating of the retail product database and its data integrity (MasterPlano)
• Communicate with stores and keep them informed of current and upcoming changes
• Planning and implementation of the retail floor plan process;
• Coordinate the implementation process from start to finish (12 weeks)
• Create floor plan and product placement by store

Qualifications

To join our team, you need:

• College degree in administration or sales combined with 5 to 7 years of experience in retail marketing;
• Good knowledge of "Space Planning Plus" and AutoCAD;
• Ability to create planograms;
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel;
• Bilingualism is mandatory;
• Available to travel occasionally (15% of time).

Additional Information

Your benefits along the way:

• Flexible group insurance program: health, drug, dental and life
• Pension plan
• Corporate discounts on the purchase of parts, car dealerships and at fitness centers
• Tuition reimbursement under certain conditions
• Payroll savings program
• Access to the online training center
• Work with great teammates who have the same passion as you

UAP is a diverse community that promotes inclusion and respect. The sum of our individual differences, experiences, knowledge, self-expression, unique capabilities, and talents, represents the richness of our culture. During the selection process, let us know if you need any accommodations. This information will be kept entirely confidential and will only be used to ensure you have a fair and pleasant experience with us

We will contact you as soon as possible if we think we have the hat for you!