Alea Jacta Inc. represents several of the most important games and toys distributors to Canadian retailers. The role of the Sales Assistant English-speaking sector is to support the Commercial Agent in the development of the English-speaking Canadian market outside Quebec. The role is expected to evolve according to sales growth and the candidate's initiative.

Here are the tasks expected as soon as they start:

This is a bilingual English/French position, although 100% of the customers are English-speaking - 3 to 5 days a week (depending on experience - to be discussed)

80% Support for the development of new customers and established customer base

• Develop personalized sales tools (new product catalog, personalized basket, themed assortment, presentation document)
• Follow the news and extract lists and resources to communicate them to customers
• Update customer product lists (specific spreadsheets for customers)
• Write group messages to announce new products as soon as they are available for pre-order
• Follow up on backorders
• Maintain customer mailing lists and information
• Receive incoming calls and make telephone follow-ups in support to the Commercial Agent

20% Contribute to sales strategies

• Contribute to the design of assortments and identification of related products
• Collaborate in the implementation strategies with new retailers
• Stay current with game and toy industry news
• Research and classify studio and supplier information
• Test and review sample games and toys
• Occasionally: Participate in various promotional events (trade shows, conventions, launches, etc.).
• Occasionally: Host in-store training sessions

Other 10%

• Perform administrative tasks (document review, expense account, etc.)
• Produce content for social media
• Any other related task in support of the sales team

Behavior to adopt

• Sociability and initiative-taking (responsible for contributing to company growth)
• Integrity and discretion (access to sensitive and confidential business information)
• Analytical and creative mind, sense of urgency and quick thinking (several sales cycles at the same time)
• Self-confidence and autonomy (often works alone with direct, sometimes improvised, instructions)
• Rigor and customer orientation (we must take full responsibility for maintaining a flawless trust relationship)
• Be motivated by changes (the market and priorities continuously evolve and change).
• Interest in the games and toy industry; enjoying board games is an asset

Experience to have

• Experience with mass market purchasing processes and Amazon (determining asset)
• Experience in selling or sourcing games and toys in store (an asset)
• Have a College diploma (DEC).
• Have 3 years of relevant experience in a position in distribution or sales
• Be perfectly bilingual both orally and in writing -100% of customers are English-speaking
• Master MS Office suite.
• Control of social media.
• Knowledge of Teams tools
• Experience with POS or distribution software
• Ability to travel occasionally (valid driver's license and passport)