Outside Sales Representative (Vancouver Island)

Intercity Packers; Nanaimo; Remote; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading meat distribution company in Canada seeks a Full Time Permanent Sales Representative to develop business strategies and manage client accounts. Candidates must have sales experience in the food service industry and strong customer service skills. This role offers a salary range of $75,000 - $100,000 per year with additional benefits including comprehensive health coverage and profit-sharing.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching

Annual Profit Sharing Bonus

Employee Recognition Programs

Special employee discounts on meat and seafood products

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and vehicle required.
• Direct-selling and account management experience.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a business plan and sales strategy.
• Identify opportunities for growth through analysis.
• Build relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Sales experience in a protein food service company

Excellent negotiation and diplomacy skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational and time management skills

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in a related discipline

Tools

Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides)

Job description

Intercity Packers Ltd.

Overview

Thank you for your interest in Intercity Packers. We are always looking for qualified people to join our team who share our passion for integrity quality safety sustainability accountability and trust. We are dedicated to our customers and committed to our people. We believe in treating each other with respect and working as a team to get things done right. Does this sound like you See our job opening below.

Intercity Packers is the largest meat / seafood distribution company in Western Canada and part of the Gordon Food Service (GFS).

Position: Full Time Permanent

Location: Candidate can be located anywhere on Vancouver Island. Preference for those located in Victoria or Nanaimo.

Schedule: Monday to Friday business hours.

Travel: Minimal. Will be required to travel to the Lower Mainland a few times a year.

Compensation: 100% commission. Candidate will start on salary structure for a maximum of six (6) months. They may choose to opt in to commission structure earlier. Salary structure will be based on a range of $75,000-$100,000 per year. Plus car allowance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a business plan and sales strategy for your assigned accounts to ensure attainment of company sales goals and objectives.
• Identify opportunities for total growth through analysis and sales insights.
• Initiate and coordinate development of action plans to penetrate new markets.
• Collaboratively work with internal departments in particular Product Development & Operations.
• Respectfully and capably represent the best interests of Intercity Packers in all internal and external dealings.
• Builds relationships with all clients in the market area to ensure high levels of client satisfaction and retention.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Valid driver's license, vehicle and ability to travel as required.
• Direct-selling and account management experience required.
• Sales experience in a protein food service company is required.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent negotiation and diplomacy skills with a high degree of tact and persuasiveness.
• Effective communication in an open and direct manner; conveys information clearly and concisely with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Post-secondary diploma or degree in a related discipline preferred or other job related equivalent business experience.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Proficiency with the Google Suite (Docs Sheets Hangouts Slides).

Benefits

• Intercity Packers offers a range of benefits including:
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits (including vision prescription drugs disability 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 (Family Picnic Staff Celebration BBQs)
• Training opportunities
• Annual Safety Boot Allowance Program
• Full-time hours
• A team-oriented work environment
• Special employee discounts on meat and seafood products

Employment Details

• We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted.
• Intercity Packers 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.
• If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability please submit your request to and use the words Accommodation Request in your subject line.

Required Experience: Unclear Seniority

Key Skills: Business, Anti Money Laundering, Information Systems, Communication, Analytics

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Salary: 75,000 - 100,000