Foodservice Sales Representative - Regina, SK

Affinity Group, Sales & Marketing Agency; Regina; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food brokerage firm in Canada seeks a Foodservice Sales Representative responsible for engaging independent restaurant operations, demonstrating products, and presenting menu items. Candidates should possess strong culinary skills and excellent communication abilities. A competitive wage, potential bonuses, and a benefits package are offered in this dynamic role.

Benefits

Competitive wage

Bonus potential

Car allowance

Group benefit package

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and own car required.
• Strong command of the English language.
• Planning and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Call on independent restaurant operations and demonstrate products.
• Maximize sales by encouraging restaurants to use products.
• Cook food products to assist in the sale process.

Skills

Culinary experience

Excellent communication skills

Results-oriented

Strong motivational skills

Intermediate computer skills

Education

College or University preferred

Job description

Overview

Affinity Group Canada is a well established successful and growing company that prides itself on being one of the premier food brokers in Canada. Since 1989, our success has been driven by the number of industry leading food manufacturers that we represent. We pride ourselves on having a dedicated sales team, strong customer service orientation, extensive product knowledge and a professional, challenging and rewarding work environment.

Summary

The Affinity Group Foodservice Sales Representative is responsible for calling on independent restaurant operations and demonstrating products as well as presenting new and existing menu items. A culinary background would be a definite asset for this role. We provide an extensive training program for eager candidates.

Responsibilities

• Calling on independent restaurant operations and demonstrating product, develop and present new & existing menu items
• Maximize sales by encouraging restaurants to use products represented
• Timely submission of critical reports
• Achieve sales projections and targets
• Participate at industry trade shows
• Cook food products and put menu combinations together to aid in the sale process
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Have a valid driver’s license and own car
• Be results-oriented and able to meet deadlines
• Work well with teams and have strong motivational skills
• A positive, professional, and proactive attitude
• Have excellent communication skills both written and oral with a strong command of the English language
• Have excellent computer skills at an intermediate level
• Have planning and organizational skills
• Have Culinary experience
• Have the drive to succeed and a great attitude
• College or University preferred
• Strong problem solving and strategic planning skills

We offer a competitive wage, bonus potential, car allowance and group benefit package. Interested candidates should email resumes. Only successful candidates that meet our requirements will be contacted. Previous applicants need not apply.

The Affinity Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.