Director of Sales

KIT Recruitment; Canada; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food manufacturing is seeking a Director of Sales to drive growth in Quebec and Atlantic regions. The ideal candidate should have recent experience in meat distribution and be bilingual in English and French, with a strong background in building relationships with major retail clients. This remote role also emphasizes regular travel, and offers competitive salary and bonus potential.

Benefits

4 weeks vacation

10% RRSP company contribution after 1 year

Up to 30% bonus based on performance

Qualifications

• 5 years of sales leadership experience in meat manufacturing or distribution.
• Experience with major retailers like Sobeys, Metro, and Costco.
• Strong knowledge of case-ready protein and sales operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute sales initiatives for Quebec and Atlantic markets.
• Build relationships with major retailers including Sobeys and Costco.
• Oversee a high-performing sales team.

Skills

Sales Leadership

Bilingual (English & French)

Market Analysis

Relationship Management

Proficiency in ERP Systems

Education

College diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP Systems

Job description

This range is provided by KIT Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$120,000.00/yr - CA$170,000.00/yr

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Executive Recruitment and Operations Manager @ KIT Recruitment | Consumer Relations, Recruitment Strategy

KIT Recruitment is partnered with a well-established and reputable food manufacturer to recruit a Director of Sales who will drive strategic growth in the Quebec and Atlantic regions. This company specializes in retail-ready beef and lamb products, and we’re looking for a sales leader who brings recent, hands-on experience in fresh beef and lamb, is bilingual (English & French), and has a strong track record of working with major retail clients such as Sobeys, Metro, and Costco.

This is a remote role with flexibility on location within Canada. However, regular regional travel is required.

• Salary: Up to $170,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Bonus: Up to 30% based on performance
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, remote
• Vacation: 4 weeks to start
• RRSP: 10% company contribution after 1 year

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute strategic sales initiatives for the Quebec and Atlantic markets in collaboration with the VP of Sales, Canada
• Build, maintain, and grow relationships with major retailers including Sobeys, Metro, and Costco
• Oversee a high-performing sales team, offering coaching, performance management, and support in meeting KPIs
• Drive growth across the fresh and frozen lamb and beef product categories, ensuring alignment with supply and promotional planning
• Work closely with procurement and logistics to meet customer needs and ensure product availability
• Monitor financial metrics including sales performance, gross margins, and receivables
• Conduct ongoing market analysis to identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities
• Support the creation and deployment of sales tools and promotional materials tailored to regional audiences
• Ensure customer satisfaction while maintaining strong employee engagement across the team

Qualifications:

• College diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 5 years of sales leadership experience in meat manufacturing or distribution, with a strong focus on retail-ready beef and lamb
• Recent experience working with major retailers such as Sobeys, Metro, and Costco is essential
• Bilingual in English and French is required
• Strong knowledge of case-ready protein, demand planning, and sales operations
• Proven ability to lead and coach sales teams to exceed goals
• Must be willing and able to travel regionally as needed
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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