Sales Representative - Direct Sales

at  FRESH START FOODS Canada Ltd

JOIN ONE OF THE BEST TEAMS IN THE INDUSTRY

At Fresh Start Foods you’ll find qualified professionals that stand out with their experience and understand that customers are at the centre of everything we do.

We are seeking individuals:

• Who are customer centric
• Who are able to deliver on their commitments
• Who value individual excellence and collective performance
• Who care and give back - sustainable agriculture, the environment, corporate citizenship
• Who go above and beyond to provide options for our customers
• Who understand the foodservice/hospitality/retail business and bring extensive knowledge and experience

Join one of the BEST teams in the Industry
At Fresh Start Foods you’ll find qualified professionals that stand out with their experience and understand that customers are at the centre of everything we do.

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a result of our expanding sales strategy Central Fresh Foods/ Fresh Start Foods is looking for an exceptional sales professional. Reporting to the Manager - Direct Sales, the successful candidate will be accountable for driving new bulk commodity and fresh cut produce sales growth in Greater Vancouver.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license, vehicle and ability to travel as required.
• Direct-selling and account management experience required.
• Sales experience in a produce (fruit and vegetables) food service company is a huge asset.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent negotiation and diplomacy skills, with a high degree of tact and persuasiveness.
• Effective communication in an open and direct manner; conveys information clearly and concisely, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Post-secondary diploma or degree in a related discipline preferred, or other job related equivalent business experience.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the abili to multitask and prioritize.
• Proficiency with the Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Hangouts, Slides)

• Develop and implement a business plan and sales strategy for your assigned accounts to ensure attainment of company sales goals and objectives.
• Identify opportunities for total growth through analysis and sales insights.
• Initiate and coordinate development of action plans to penetrate new markets.
• Collaboratively work with internal departments, in particular Product Development & Operations.
• Respectfully and capably represents the best interests of Fresh Start Foods/Central Foods Co. in all internal and external dealings.
• Builds relationships with all clients in the market area to ensure high levels of client satisfaction and retention.