Outside Sales Representative

Targeted Talent; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Vancouver is looking for a Sales Representative. The role involves generating sales leads, managing customer relationships, and demonstrating products. Candidates should have 2-5 years of sales experience, preferably in the food and beverage industry, along with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills. This position offers opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least two to five years of related experience required.
• At least two years of experience in sales to restaurant holding companies or related.
• At least two years of experience in Sales in the food and beverage or packaging industry.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a network of sources to identify new sales leads.
• Communicate with customers to understand their needs.
• Demonstrate product functions to customers based on their needs.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through ongoing communication.
• Maintain detailed reports of sales activities.
• Achieve and exceed monthly sales goals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Sales skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, or related field

Job description

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain a network of sources from which to identify new sales leads.
• Communicate with customers and leads to identify and understand their product or service needs; identify and suggest products to meet those needs.
• Demonstrate the functions and utility of products to customers based on their needs.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolve any issues that may arise post-sale.
• Maintain communication with existing and previous customers, alerting them of new products and enhancements that may be of interest.
• Maintain detailed reports of sales activities including calls, orders, sales, lost business, and any customer or vendor relationship problems.
• Provide periodic territory sales forecasts.
• Achieve and exceed monthly sales goals through outbound sales efforts
• Understand the struggle of a customer and approach each conversation with a consultative approach
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• At least two to five years of related experience required.
• At least two years of experience in sales to restaurant holding companies, consumer foodservice companies or related
• At least two years of experience in Sales in the food and beverage or packaging industry
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Bachelors degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, or related field preferred.