Food Service Sales Representative

Lock Search Group; British Columbia; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national food distributor is looking for a Food Service Sales Representative in Greater Vancouver. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and relationship-building skills, with a drive to succeed in the food industry. This role involves supporting the Sales department, managing customer accounts, and ensuring sales goals are met. Flexibility to work from home is provided when not meeting clients.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of sales or Foodservice industry experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Promote and sell the company's products to accounts.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with current and prospective customers.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Technical Certificate

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Food Service Sales Representative - Greater Vancouver, BC (Home Based)

Our client, a national food distributor, is seeking a high-potential individual to join as a Food Service Sales Associate. The ideal candidate will understand the complexities of the Food Service industry and possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills. A positive attitude and drive to succeed are essential.

This role involves supporting the Sales department in achieving sales goals, with local travel for customer meetings. The position interacts with retail establishments, restaurants, and distributors to maintain and grow customer accounts. The candidate should aim for a career in the food industry and be capable of working independently. Flexibility to work from home when not meeting clients is provided.

Responsibilities:

1. Promote and sell the company's products to accounts.
2. Develop business and sales plans (volume, profitability, promotional activities).
3. Understand the company's challenges and strategic directions.
4. Monitor budgets for each account.
5. Ensure commitments to the company are met in collaboration with internal teams.
6. Manage category and product performance based on results and strategies.
7. Coordinate and introduce new products internally and with clients.
8. Conduct product and market research.
9. Resolve customer issues professionally and promptly.
10. Build and maintain long-term relationships with current and prospective customers to generate new business.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or technical certificate preferred but not required.
• 1-2 years of sales or Foodservice industry experience.
• Strong communication, time, and priority management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for maintaining client relations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to develop and maintain long-term customer relationships.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with PC applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Salesforce).
• Valid driver's license.

If you are a sales professional with experience in food service or CPG seeking career growth, please send your resume to Jackson Stewart via the “Apply” button. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.

Lock Search Group is a national executive recruitment firm with offices across Canada and in the US, specializing in various disciplines. Our mission is to deliver exceptional recruitment and consulting services tailored to client and candidate needs.

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