REGIONAL SALES MANAGER FOODSERVICE CANADA

at  Trident Seafoods Corporation

DESCRIPTION

Trident Seafoods is the largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company in North America. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent USA-owned company with primary seafood processing operations and fleet support in twelve Alaska communities. Trident’s global operations produce finished wild Alaska seafood products in 6 countries and its sales teams serve customers in over 50 countries. Trident employs approximately 9,000 people worldwide each year and partners with over 5,400 independent fishermen and crewmembers. Species harvested and processed by Trident include virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska. The global supply chain also includes cultured and wild species from a network of trusted sources worldwide.
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Summary: The Senior Regional Sales Manager for Canada will be responsible for executing and consistently performing sales activities for assigned customer base to maintain and profitably grow among current customers while pursuing new business opportunities with prospective customers in an entrepreneurial environment focused on integrity and personal accountability. This position will be based in either Vancouver or Toronto.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in sales or related field
• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Superior customer service, excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 40-50% of the time
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) experience
• This position is based in either Vancouver or Toronto

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous work experience within Foodservice segment
• Basic accounting knowledge
• Experience in seafood sales
• Previous CRM experience

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In conjunction with management, develops and executes sales plans for their individual markets that will align with overall Foodservice strategy to drive new business through distributor placement and end user accounts.
• Independently prospects and develops new and existing relationships with customers to grow Trident’s share in foodservice segment while maintaining margin.
• Drives volume and margin growth aligned with corporate goals and expectations.
• Manages local marketing programs, direct broker partners to effectively promote Trident Seafoods in the marketplace.
• Leverages and analyzes data to guide sales efforts and make informed business decisions.
• Effectively communicates with internal and external customers and stakeholders.
• Manages trade and travel expenses for geographic region to maximize results.
• Delivers effective product presentations and business reviews (both virtual and in person).
• Negotiates pricing and coordinate on-boarding of new customers.
• Partners with other internal departments (Customer Service, Category Management, Credit, Finance, Supply Chain/Forecasting/Demand Planning, Operations, QA and Sales Support) to efficiently and accurately conduct sales transactions and a dynamic environment.
• Prepares periodic sales reports showing sales volumes, potential sales, and areas of opportunity.
• Regularly travels within market to support customer presentations, food shows, and business reviews.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.
• Creates content and presents to customers on various sales related themes.
• Acquires knowledge of Trident’s Environmental and Safety Policies by completing required training programs and performing designated work activities in accordance with training and procedures/work instructions.
• Notifies designated personnel of any environmental or safety incidents or risks not previously documented, in accordance with Environmental Awareness and/or safety trainings.
  This is a salaried exempt position with an annualized salary range of $85k to $105k.
  Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full time employees may be eligible for discretionary/performance-based incentives, medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, long-term disability, basic life and AD&D, and 401(k) with a company match, vacation, sick time, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave. For full-time employees, the initial vacation benefit starts at 10 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience, and 7 days of sick leave per year (9 in Seattle), accrued bi-weekly. Commuter and transit programs are also available.