Job Overview
Company: Ultima Media
Location: Montreal / surrounding areas
Position Type: Full-time / Contract at start
Compensation: $21/hr
About Ultima Media
Ultima Media is a growing business specializing in quality pre-owned books and media. We source, prepare, and sell used books online, with a strong focus on affordability, sustainability, and giving books a second life.
As we continue expanding, we are looking for a motivated and reliable Field Sourcing Agent to help us locate and purchase inventory from thrift stores, charity shops, liquidation centers, and other local sources.
Position Overview
The Field Sourcing Agent will travel to assigned locations to scan, evaluate, and purchase used books and media products that meet our buying criteria. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently, being on the road, visiting different stores, and using data-based tools to make purchasing decisions.
You will be trained to use our scanning application, follow our purchasing guidelines, and identify profitable inventory while avoiding items that do not meet our quality or resale standards.
What We Provide
- Paid training on our sourcing process and buying criteria.
- Access to the required sourcing tools and guidelines.
- Assigned routes and store lists.
- Paid travel between stores
- Opportunity to grow with a scaling local business and be part of a team building something long-term
Main Responsibilities
- Travel to assigned sourcing locations on a regular route.
- Scan books and media using a barcode scanner and mobile application.
- Evaluate items based on sales rank, profitability, condition, and company buying rules.
- Purchase approved inventory within the provided budget.
- Separate and organize purchased items for delivery to our workspace.
- Communicate regularly with management about store quality, inventory opportunities, and route issues.
- Maintain a professional and respectful relationship with store staff and community partners.
- Follow company standards for book condition, buying decisions, and inventory handling.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently. You do not need previous book industry experience, but you should be comfortable using apps, following clear instructions, and making consistent decisions based on training.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys being on the road, discovering hidden gems, visiting new locations, working independently, and being part of a growing business where every day feels a little different.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Comfortable travelling between multiple store locations.
- Ability to lift and carry boxes of books.
- Experience using barcode scanners or inventory apps (is in asset).
- Familiarity with sales rank, online marketplaces, or product research tools (is in asset).
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good judgment when evaluating item condition.
- Ability to follow purchasing rules and company procedures.
- Reliable, organized, punctual, and self-motivated.
- Comfortable working independently for most of the day.
- Basic communication skills in English or French; bilingualism (is an asset).
Why Join Ultima Media?
This is not a typical retail or warehouse job. You will be out in the field, visiting different locations, finding valuable books, and directly contributing to the growth of a company.
For the right person, this role offers independence, variety, and the opportunity to become part of a business that is building something long-term in the used books and media space.
How to Apply
Please send your resume and a short message explaining why you are interested in the role.
Experience is welcome, but reliability, attention to detail, and willingness to learn are the most important qualities.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
Application question(s):
- This position requires travelling between multiple thrift stores, charity shops, liquidation centres, and other local sources during the workday. Do you have a valid driver’s licence, access to a reliable vehicle, and are you comfortable driving regularly for work?
- This role involves scanning many books and media items, following buying rules, checking item condition, and making consistent purchasing decisions. Tell us about a time when you had to follow a detailed process or make careful decisions based on specific guidelines.
- The work is mostly independent and performance-based. You will be responsible for managing your route, staying organized, communicating issues, and meeting sourcing expectations. What interests you about this type of role, and why do you think you would be a good fit?
Work Location: On the road
