Director of Sales

Fresh Start Foods Canada; Milton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Director of Sales, where you will lead a dynamic team in the foodservice industry. This role is pivotal in driving sales performance and fostering customer relationships. You will coach and mentor sales associates, ensuring they achieve growth targets while promoting a culture of excellence. With a focus on sustainable practices and community engagement, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in the industry. Enjoy a supportive work environment with ample opportunities for career advancement and a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes employee well-being.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching

Annual Profit Sharing Bonus

Employee Family Assistance Program

Opportunities for career advancement

Employee Recognition Programs

Company-sponsored events

Training opportunities

Annual Safety Boot Allowance

Team-oriented work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales leadership experience in the food industry.
• Ability to make quick, precise decisions impacting sales performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the sales and marketing team effectively.
• Lead customer engagement efforts to enhance service options.

Skills

Sales Leadership

Customer Engagement

KPI Understanding

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Related Field

Job description

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

Position Overview
As the Gordon Food Service supplier of fresh cut vegetables and fruit, we are looking for a Director of Sales to lead our business in Ontario. The Director of Sales role requires exceptional management of sales performance among sales staff. This position is responsible for coaching, mentoring and developing the talent of their sales associates to achieve planned growth within their district.

Position: Full Time, Permanent
Schedule: Monday to Friday, in office.

Location: Milton, ON
Travel: Primarily within province, but as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the performance and development of the sales & marketing team

• Effectively lead and facilitate meetings that educate, motivate and produce results

• Lead and direct customer engagement efforts; upsell expanded service options

• Fully leverage the management of sales planning, prospecting and daily customer engagement

• Directly manage and engage critical customers; support meeting and exceeding customer expectations

• Deliver programs or processes where necessary that supports staff achieving performance metrics

• Lead, coach, mentor and develop others based on the GFS Cornerstone Values and Principles

• Achieve planned growth and sustain strong customer relations

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Salesleadershipexperience of5+years

• Sales experience in the food, beverage, or produce industry

• Be able to make decisions with speed, conviction &precision

• Have a solid understanding of relevant KPI's andhow they impact future decision making

• Be able to divide focus on short, medium and long term perspectives and strategies

• Demonstrate a servant leadership style

• A valid driver’s license, vehicle and ability to travel as required.

Fresh Start Foods offers a range of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits (including vision, prescription drugs, and extended health coverage)

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching Program

• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus

• Employee Family Assistance Program

• Opportunities for career advancement

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Company-sponsored events

• Training opportunities

• Annual Safety Boot Allowance Program

• Full-time hours

• A team-oriented work environment

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Fresh Start Foods is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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