Regional BC Sales Representative
About The Position
Neptune Fresh Produce Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Regional BC Sales Representative to join their team in Richmond, BC. This role involves managing and growing sales and marketing efforts within the Gordon Food Service broadline business and engaging directly with Gordon Food Service customers. The company emphasizes customer centricity, commitment, individual excellence, collective performance, and giving back to the community and environment. Fresh Start Foods has been delivering fresh produce solutions across Canada for over 30 years and is part of the Gordon Food Service family, recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers.
Requirements
- Proven Sales Leadership with passion, impeccable follow-up skills, and accurate sales processes.
- Sales experience from the food and beverage/food service industry is a strong asset.
- Outstanding presentation style.
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in a related discipline preferred, or other job-related or equivalent business experience.
- Demonstrated portfolio of Marketing Leadership, including market analysis with strategic outcomes, promotions with proven ROI, pricing management, and creativity.
- Able and willing to travel within BC up to 20% of the year.
- Thorough knowledge and ongoing awareness of current sales and business development concepts and practices.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word).
- Effective communication in an open and direct manner; conveys information clearly and concisely, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A valid driver’s license, vehicle, and ability to travel as required.
Nice To Haves
- Sales experience from food and beverage/food service industry
Responsibilities
- Manage and grow all sales and marketing efforts within the Gordon Food Service broadline business.
- Engage directly with Gordon Food Service customers.
- Maintain current relationships and develop a strategic plan to seek out new business.
- Identify opportunities for total category growth through analysis and sales insights.
- Provide support to the Gordon Food Service Produce team.
- Source and analyze sales trends to provide a demand plan (forecast) that will effectively reduce shorts and improve overall service levels.
- Collaboratively work with internal departments, particularly Product Development & Operations.
- Represent the best interests of Fresh Start Foods in all internal and external dealings.
- Exhibit professionalism with clients and enforce Climate Goals.
- Maintain contact with all clients in the market area to ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
- Manage the financial performance of customers to meet the needs of Fresh Start Foods.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits (including vision, prescription drugs, disability, and extended health coverage)
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching Program
- Annual Profit Sharing Bonus
- Weekly paychecks
- Employee Family Assistance Program
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Company-sponsored events (Family Picnic, Staff Celebration, BBQs)
- Training opportunities
- Annual Safety Boot Allowance Program
- Full-time hours
- A team-oriented work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
