Retail Training Specialist -Eastern Canada

Company Overview
Primal Pet Foods is a Fairfield, California-based manufacturer of fully prepared, human-grade raw foods and treats for dogs and cats. Primal Pet Foods was founded with the goal of improving the quality of life and overall health and happiness of pets through wholesome raw foods that mimic the diet of animals in the wild. We're looking for reliable and motivated people to join our fast paced, growing Primal Team!

Job Summary
Retail Training Specialist - Eastern Canada
This position provides educational support to associates in multi-unit chain accounts to increase awareness and sales of Primal Pet Foods through comprehensive understanding of the food’s benefits.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide support to associates in multi store accounts to increase awareness and sales of Primal Pet Foods through education
• Develop relationships with store associates and managers while identifying their individual strengths and weaknesses
  • Using this information, design individualized action plans to increase sales and brand awareness at each store
• Mentor retail associates in each location to be Primal brand experts & raw food advocates
• Run companywide category and brand training programs for new and senior staff
• Plan training and education events to maximize associate attendance and enjoyment
• Work in retail stores demonstrating how to educate customers on the category
• Facilitate yearly training with Canadian distributor reps or as needed
• Identify best store events to attend or support with promotional materials
• Organize weekly schedule to accommodate store requests while being efficient
• Work with low performing stores to build category knowledge in their region
• While honoring all corporate regulations provide in store merchandising support and education
• Attend Trade Shows throughout Canada based on need
• This position will report to the Sales Manager-Canada and work with the Regional Territory managers. 
• Other duties & responsibilities as needed requested by Sales Manager - Canada

• Knowledge of Pet Food Industry, brand, and products
• Previous Retail experience preferred
• Strong Presentation and Facilitation Skills.  Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions
• Self-starter in an independent environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office/Windows environment, word processing, spreadsheets, email and web-enabled applications.
• Goal oriented with a track record of success

• Ability to travel up to 75% of schedule, inclusive of at minimum 25% of total schedule by air travel
• Availability to work nontraditional hours including some Weekend Day(s) and evenings based on operational need – Events / Trade Shows
• Must be able to travel throughout Canada and potentially to US – need passport

• The ideal candidate preferably resides in/or around the GTA

• Primal offers great benefits and perks such as:
• RRSP with Company match up to 4%
• Paid travel expenses.
• Car Allowance.
• Paid vacation and sick hours.
• Paid company holidays, 8 per year.
• Benefit Package: Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurance.
• Family Pet Benefit - Employee Feed.
• Internal Career opportunities, training, and much more!

Primal Pet Group is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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