• HP Staples Product Specialist - Calgary

    Acosta GroupCalgary, AB T1X 0L3

    Job #2770368255

  • DESCRIPTION

    HP Product Specialist - Technology (Retail Sales Brand Representative)

    Mosaic is a leading North American Integrated Agency, specialized in connecting brands with consumers through Experiential Marketing, Sales & Merchandising, and Shopper Marketing. At Mosaic, we are never satisfied with the status quo and are in constant search for new ideas and new ways to help our clients build their brands amidst the evolving dynamics of empowered consumers and leveraging new technologies.

    We are looking for technology enthusiasts to join our HP product specialist sales team to create excitement and connections with consumers around HP's latest print and PC products. We want brand ambassadors to proudly represent a leader in consumer electronics at a Staples store near you.

    Weekly Scheduling:

    • The current schedule is:

    • Saturdays: 5 hours (12pm - 5pm)

    • Sundays: 5 hours (12pm - 5pm)

    • This will be a contract to start ASAP until January 31, 2025 with a possibility of an extension

    • Limited Friday scheduling may be available during peak seasons - Fridays are optional when available

    ** No retail events scheduled during statutory holidays / long weekends

    Benefits and Pay:

    • Competitive, bi-weekly pay

    • Hourly pay starting at $17.50/hour

    • After 3 months, employees are eligible for a retention bonus paid in lump sum (+$1 for every hour worked in first 90 days), and

    • +$1/hour increased wage (to $18.50/hour), effective towards all future hours worked

    • Employee must be active 90 days and employed on program at time to qualify

    • Paid training completed online or on-site

    • Valuable product and sales training for professional development

    • Stable weekend schedule (Saturday and Sunday)

    • Long weekends off (no scheduled events during Statutory Holiday weekends)

    • Working within an industry leading big-box electronics store

    • Learning with the best in-class products

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Drive sales and brand awareness of HP Products

    • Actively engage customers with compelling demonstrations of HP features, communicating the customer benefits delivered

    • Generate in-store buzz through passion and engagement for the HP Brand

    • Direct customers by escorting them to displays; assess needs and suggests products to fit those needs

    • Build strong professional relationships with store associates

    • Ensure that HP in-store displays are clean, functional, and demo-ready

    • Gather competitive intelligence and report on specific tactics including price moves, new products, and merchandising materials

    • Maintain working knowledge of all HP products

    • Responsible for submitting daily sales recap reports in a timely and accurate manner

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Strong interest and enthusiasm in technology (computers, printers)

    • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, team environment

    • Excellent communications, presentation, interpersonal and problem-solving skills

    • Capable self-starter that is also a team player

    • Smartphone ownership

    • Commitment to work the scheduled days and hours

    • Prior retail, sales and marketing experience is a plus

    Along with competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This role may be eligible for the following:

    • Pension Plan with Company Match

    • RRSP

    • Company Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    • Tuition Reimbursement

    • Bonus Opportunities + Technology Reimbursement

    • Access to Use Approved AI Tools

    • Excellent Recognition Programs

    • Committed to Development with Dedicating a Day for this Purpose Quarterly and Providing Programs for Leadership Development and Management Essentials

    • Actively Promotes from Within

    • Represent a Company Dedicated to a Sustainable Future

    ABOUT US

    Acosta and Mosaic are the sales and marketing powerhouses behind the most recognized and proven brands with top retailers in the United States and Canada. We offer flexible services that maximize efficiency. Acosta has the talent and technology to build data-, reach- and relationship-driven strategies to execute those strategies, and the tools to monitor, track and optimize metrics-based results for customers and retailers.

    Acosta and its subsidiaries, in good faith, believes that this posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at the time of this posting. Acosta may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications and locations. This range may be modified in the future.

    Acosta and its subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs, to the extent required by law.

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Mosaic reserves the right to modify all or part of any job descriptions at its discretion in order to meet and or exceed the needs of the business.

    By submitting your application you agree with and accept the Acosta Privacy Statement and Terms of Conditions.

    Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    Job Category: Marketing

    Position Type: Part time

    Business Unit: Marketing

    Salary Range: $17.50 - $18.50

    Company: Mosaic Sales Solutions Canada Operating Co

    Req ID: 2908