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Internship - Student Sales and Merchandising

Acosta
13 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Description

Internship

We are currently recruiting a motivated Student Sales & Merchandising Intern to support our field sales team and represent leading CPG clients in the marketplace. (Coke, Campbells & B&G Foods)

This is a full-time contract internship designed for a university student looking to immerse themselves in the CPG and retail industry. The role blends in-store execution across the GTA with office-based sales administration support at our Mississauga office, offering hands-on exposure to major national retailers and well-known consumer brands.

As part of Mosaic’s retail sales team, the intern will support execution across Walmart and Loblaws stores, focusing primarily on audits, merchandising, inventory correction, and display support, with limited but important negotiation responsibilities. One day per week will be dedicated to office-based sales administration and field team support.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in sales operations, retail execution, and client-facing work within a fast-paced CPG environment.



Responsibilities

         InStore Execution (Majority of Role)

  • Complete in-store audits related to pricing, distribution, planogram compliance, and promotions
  • Pack out cases to shelf and display, ensuring products meet merchandising standards
  • Identify and correct inventory and shelf-level issues, including out-of-stocks and misplacements
  • Support display execution and maintenance
  • Engage with store staff to resolve execution issues; negotiate where required (limited selling)
  • Execute retail coverage according to planned call frequency and timelines
  • Escalate store-level issues with urgency and professionalism
  • Focus retail coverage primarily on Walmart and Loblaws

    Sales & Administrative Support (1 to 1.5 Days per Week)

  • Assist with sales administration tasks supporting a field sales team
  • Create and update client presentations and reports (PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Develop documentation and tools for field representatives
  • Support quality assurance checks on field reporting and execution
  • Perform general administrative tasks related to sales operations and client support

     



Qualifications

What You Bring

  • Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage retail contacts
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage tasks independently
  • Comfortable working in both field and office environments
  • Willingness to learn, ask questions, and take initiative
  • Interest In sales, merchandising, or the CPG industry.

 

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a university or college program (business, marketing, sales, or related field preferred)
  • Retail, grocery, or merchandising experience is an asset but not required
  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
  • Comfortable using technology and tablet-based reporting tools
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Valid driver’s license with exclusive access to a vehicle
  • Willingness to travel within the territory (potential overnight travel, but not mandatory)
  • Daily access to internet and email
  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

 

Work Structure & Schedule

  • 40 hours per week on a structured schedule Monday – Fridays 
  • Combination of field days, office days, and occasional work-from-home days
  • One designated office/admin support day per week
  • Field training and ride-along included as part of onboarding

 

We’re excited to fill this role now! Applications are reviewed as they come in—don’t wait, apply today and join our team