Produce Specialist

Gordon Food Service; Ajax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Ajax is seeking a Product Specialist focused on Fruit, Vegetable, and Dairy initiatives. You will interact with customers and brokers, analyze market reports, and develop strategies to achieve sales goals. The role requires strong analytical and interpersonal skills, plus the ability to travel frequently. Join a company that values advancement opportunities and a family-oriented culture.

Benefits

FULL flex benefits program

Company matching RRSP

Family culture

Advancement opportunities

Profit Sharing

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment

Qualifications

• Knowledge of product and market trends and their link to business goals.
• Experience in food services sales as well as with Sales and Negotiation principles.
• Must be able to read, interpret, and execute plans and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Executes strategic category plans to achieve volume and profit targets.
• Analyzes relevant reports to understand sales market performance and resources.
• Develops relationships with key customers to provide product expertise.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong presentation skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Post-secondary education in Business, Sales or Marketing

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing software

Presentation software

Email software

Internet software applications

Job description

Executes strategic category plans to achieve volume and profit targets in support of segmented customer and brand marketing plans as defined by the division. This Product Specialist will be focused on Fruit, Vegetable, and Dairy initiatives.

FULL flex benefits program

Company matching RRSP

Family culture

Advancement opportunities

Profit Sharing

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment

125-year, family-owned and operated company history

Interfaces and collaborates with internal and external customers, brokers, and vendors to achieve sales and margin goals.

Provides consultative selling services on product category with District Sales Representatives(DSRs) and customers as requested to achieve category goals.

Analyzes relevant reports to understand the sales Market or Region key performance indicators and category impact and resources that drive effective decision-making.

Develops action plans to achieve category goals for the assigned Market, Region or Division.

Develops and utilizes training modules to plan and execute sales product training.

Analyzes sales reports, market trends and forecasts to identify segments and account targets. Identifies and presents product and produces trend information to internal and external customers.

Develops relationships with key customers to provide product expertise and product marketing trends.

Participates in food shows, and other related shows and activities, presenting product information in support of strategic plans.

Attends and contributes to meetings and activities as requested in support of identified needs and Market, Region or Division meetings as appropriate.

Provides input into the creation, measurement, and execution of the marketing and management of product-related expenses and resources.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems.

Knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing, presentation, email and internet software applications;

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication recourse, and time management skills.

Strong presentation skills

Must be able to read, interpret, and execute plans and instructions.

Must have detailed knowledge of product and market trends and the link to business goals.

Must be able to work collaboratively with a variety of teams and individuals

Must be able to travel to different territories / districts that fall under assigned Distribution Centre 3-4 times a week as required

Must be able to prioritize, schedule, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Observe legal and safety procedures.

Post-secondary education in Business, sales or Marketing preferred, or equivalent experience

Experience in food services sales as well as experience with Sales and Negotiation principles and procedures