Route Sales Associate

Old Dutch Foods Ltd; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned company with a rich history in delivering high-quality snacks! As a Route Sales Associate, you'll enjoy a stable career while servicing retailers with popular brands. This role offers comprehensive training and a competitive wage, along with benefits and opportunities for advancement. If you thrive in an independent work environment and have a passion for sales, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Become part of a team that values quality and trust, and contribute to a longstanding tradition in the snack industry.

Benefits

Dental care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

Paid time off

RRSP matching

Qualifications

• Sales or retail experience is an asset.
• Minimum Grade 12 education required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, sell, and merchandise products.
• Manage inventory levels and ensure product freshness.

Skills

Sales experience

Retail experience

Effective organization skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Physically demanding work

Education

Grade 12 education

Post-Secondary education

Tools

Handheld invoicing computer system

Job description

Old Dutch Foods Ltd. has an opening for a Route Sales Associate in St. John’s, NF.
If you enjoy independence and are looking for a stable career in a growing industry, this is an ideal opportunity for you! As a Route Sales Associate, you would service retailers with an assortment of popular snack food brands.
Responsibilities:

• Deliver, sell, and merchandise Old Dutch/Humpty Dumpty products.
• Fill store shelves and displays (delivery trucks are used and driver training is provided)
• Manage inventory levels and ensure product freshness.
• Follow an established delivery/service schedule.
• Operate a handheld invoicing computer system and be responsible for daily settlements.
• Service and communicate to customers in a professional and courteous manner.

Requirements:

• Sales experience or retail experience is an asset.
• Minimum Grade 12 education. (Post-Secondary education is an asset.)
• Valid and clean driver's license. (Driver's abstract will be requested.)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective organization skills and can handle multiple priorities.
• Team player with strong communication skills.
• Able to perform physically demanding work (lifting, bending, kneeling, etc.)
• A reliable vehicle to get to worksites before accessing work vehicle
• Ability to travel out of the city on occasion

Training and Remuneration:

• Comprehensive training that will give you the skills and confidence to succeed.
• Old Dutch Foods Ltd. offers a competitive wage based on salary paid weekly, company benefits, Monday to Friday planned work week, and future advancements opportunities.

Old Dutch Foods Ltd. is a proud family-owned company offering high quality snacks and service for over 65 years. Old Dutch first started in Winnipeg as a little chip company with a lot of heart. Soon, our tradition of making and delivering great-tasting snacks spread throughout all of Canada. Since 1954, our windmill has stood for quality and trust, old World charm, and a desire to create a long-lasting chip and snack tradition.
We would like to offer the right individual an opportunity to become part of our Old Dutch family and enjoy a long-term career. Old Dutch isn't just about chips, we have terrific snacks and many other products including our Humpty Dumpty brand. All this, plus great service, has kept Old Dutch in stores and homes across the Country.

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP matching

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $830.72 per week, plus additional commission opportunities