Careers
Are you looking for an exciting career with a growing company?
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Part Time Retail Staff - Guelph, Ontario Location
Retail Staff will be responsible for:
- Greeting customers and responding to all customers’ questions.
- Process payments by totalling purchases: processing cash, credit, debit, and other forms of payment.
- Responsible for cash handling during their shift
- Alerting management of potential security issues, etc.
- Assists with inventory, including receiving and stocking merchandise.
- Opening + closing store duties.
- Store cleanliness
- Providing an outstanding customer experience
- Must be available on evenings and weekends
MUST be available to work 2 days in a row ( weekdays and/or weekends )
Part-time hours: Approx. 6-7 hours per week
Please send your resume and cover letter to: guelph@thescentedmarket.ca
Outside Sales Representative
The Scented Market | Multiple Canadian Territories
Are you a driven sales professional who loves building relationships, opening new accounts, and growing a territory?
Do you have established relationships with independent retailers, gift shops, pharmacies, home décor stores, and lifestyle boutiques?
Are you motivated by results, energized by new opportunities, and passionate about representing quality Canadian-made products?
If so, we want to hear from you!
The Scented Market is an award-winning Canadian home fragrance and lifestyle brand proudly manufacturing our products in-house at our Guelph, Ontario facility.
From Dragons' Den to QVC and major retailers across North America, we've built a brand that customers love and retailers are excited to carry.
As our wholesale business continues to expand, we're looking for ambitious, experienced Outside Sales Representatives to help grow The Scented Market across key Canadian territories.
This is an exciting opportunity to represent an established Canadian brand with a growing wholesale customer base, proven products, and a dedicated team supporting you behind the scenes.
Available Sales Territories
We are currently seeking representation in the following regions:
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Atlantic Canada: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador
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Manitoba: Province-wide representation
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Saskatchewan: Province-wide representation
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British Columbia: Mainland British Columbia only, excluding Vancouver Island and surrounding islands
Candidates must reside within or have established business relationships in the territory they wish to represent.
We welcome applications from independent sales representatives and established sales agencies with complementary product lines.
What You'll Be Responsible For
New Business Development
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Prospecting and opening new wholesale accounts throughout your assigned territory
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Identifying opportunities with gift shops, home décor retailers, pharmacies, boutiques, garden centres, and lifestyle stores
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Conducting in-person sales visits, product presentations, and account meetings
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Building a consistent pipeline of qualified wholesale prospects
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Converting new retail opportunities into active wholesale customers
Account Management & Growth
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Maintaining strong relationships with existing wholesale accounts
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Driving repeat orders and increasing annual sales within your territory
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Introducing new seasonal collections, product launches, and bestselling fragrances
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Identifying opportunities to expand product assortments within existing accounts
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Providing exceptional service and maintaining consistent communication with retailers
Territory Development
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Developing and executing a sales strategy to grow your assigned territory
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Planning efficient sales routes and scheduling regular retailer visits
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Attending relevant trade shows, buying events, and industry opportunities when appropriate
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Monitoring sales activity, account performance, and territory growth
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Working collaboratively with our internal wholesale team to achieve sales targets
What We're Looking For
Our ideal sales representative is:
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Highly motivated, independent, and results-driven
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Experienced in wholesale sales and territory management
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Confident prospecting, cold calling, and opening new retail accounts
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Well-connected within the retail industry in their territory
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Skilled at building long-term customer relationships
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Comfortable presenting products and closing sales
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Organized, accountable, and consistent with follow-up
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Passionate about Canadian-made products and supporting independent retailers
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Professional, personable, and enthusiastic about representing our brand
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Motivated by commission-based earning opportunities and territory growth
We are especially interested in representatives who already carry complementary product lines and have established relationships with retail buyers.
Qualifications
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Previous outside sales, wholesale sales, or territory management experience preferred
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Experience selling to independent retailers, gift stores, pharmacies, or home décor businesses is a strong asset
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Existing retail buyer relationships within the assigned territory are highly desirable
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Proven ability to generate new accounts and grow existing business
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Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
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Ability to work independently and manage a territory effectively
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Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout the assigned region
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Comfortable using digital sales tools, spreadsheets, and customer management systems
Why Represent The Scented Market?
We're not just another candle company.
We're a growing Canadian brand with a proven track record of delivering quality products, exceptional service, and strong retail partnerships.
Our wholesale representatives benefit from:
🇨🇦 Proudly Canadian-Made Products
Our candles and home fragrance products are manufactured in-house at our Guelph, Ontario facility.
🕯️ A Growing Product Collection
Represent a diverse assortment of soy candles, seasonal fragrances, dough bowl candles, home fragrance products, self-care essentials, and home décor.
📦 Fast Wholesale Fulfillment
Our dedicated manufacturing and fulfillment team typically processes wholesale orders within 24–48 hours.
🤝 Established Retail Partnerships
Our products are already carried by independent retailers, pharmacies, and major retail partners across Canada.
🎄 Exciting Seasonal Collections
Fresh product launches and seasonal collections provide ongoing opportunities to reconnect with customers and generate repeat business.
📈 Opportunity for Territory Growth
Build long-term retail relationships and help expand an established brand throughout your region.
💚 Dedicated Internal Support
Work alongside our wholesale and customer service teams, who are committed to helping our sales representatives succeed.
Compensation & Opportunity
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Independent outside sales representation
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Commission-based compensation
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Assigned geographic sales territory
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Flexible schedule with independent territory management
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Opportunity to grow an established wholesale customer base
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Ongoing product launches and seasonal selling opportunities
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Support from our Canadian manufacturing and wholesale teams
Specific commission arrangements and territory expectations will be discussed with qualified candidates.
A Note About This Opportunity
We're looking for sales professionals who want to grow a territory, not simply maintain one.
The Scented Market has ambitious growth plans, and we're looking for representatives who share our enthusiasm for building relationships, opening doors, and creating long-term wholesale partnerships.
We value consistency, accountability, initiative, and genuine relationships with our retail partners.
If you're an experienced outside sales representative who loves discovering new opportunities and helping Canadian retailers succeed, we'd love to connect.
How to Apply
Please send your resume or sales agency profile and include:
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The province or territory you're interested in representing
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Your experience in wholesale or outside sales
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The types of retailers you currently work with
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Any complementary product lines you currently represent
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Why you believe The Scented Market would be a great addition to your portfolio
Join us as we continue bringing The Scented Market into more homes and retail stores across Canada!