Sales Representative - Canada

Arla Foods Deutschland GmbH; La Salle; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Canada is looking for a Sales Representative to drive sales in retail outlets. The ideal candidate is bilingual in French and English, possesses a valid driver's license, and has experience in sales or customer service. This role involves building relationships with store teams and creating engaging product displays. Opportunities for growth and mentorship are offered in a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Learning and mentorship from experienced leaders

Growth opportunities within Arla

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required.
• Comfort driving in and around Downtown Montreal is essential.
• Some experience in sales, merchandising, or customer service is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Visit retail stores within your assigned territory.
• Create eye-catching product displays and in-store promotions.
• Build strong relationships with store staff and managers.
• Ensure products are well-stocked and highly visible.
• Identify opportunities to grow sales and upsell.

Skills

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Sales experience

Customer service

Relationship building

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree

Job description

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Ready to kick-start your sales career with a global brand that’s passionate about food, people, and growth?

Join Arla Canada’s National Retail Sales Team as a Sales Representative and gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of Consumer Packaged Goods and dairy manufacturing. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who’s ready to make a real impact, learn on the go, and be part of a fun, supportive and high-performing team.

What you’ll be doing

As a Sales Representative, you’ll be our eyes and ears in-store—making sure our brands look great and stand out to shoppers. You’ll be the go-to person for building relationships with store teams and creating buzz around our prod-ucts.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Visiting retail stores within your assigned territory
• Creating eye-catching product displays and in-store promotions
• Building strong relationships with store staff and managers
• Ensuring products are well-stocked and highly visible
• Identifying opportunities to grow sales and upsell
• Collaborating with your Arla teammates to meet business goals

What You’ll Need to Succeed

To hit the ground running in this role, you must have:

• A valid driver’s license, your own reliable vehicle, and active insurance (daily travel is required)
• Confidence and comfort driving in and around Downtown Montreal
• Fluency in both French and English—you’ll be communicating daily in both languages
• A post-secondary diploma or degree (recent grads are encouraged to apply)
• Some experience in sales, merchandising, or customer service—this can include co-op or internships
• Familiarity with the Greater Montreal retail landscape is a bonus, but not a dealbreaker

Don’t worry if you’re not an expert in everything yet—what matters most is your drive to learn, your positive attitude, and your enthusiasm for growing a career in sales.

Who You Are

• A people person who loves connecting with others
• Self-motivated and organized—you like planning your own day
• Creative and solutions-focused, especially in fast-paced environments
• A team player who’s open to learning and collaboration

What we offer

• A competitive compensation package
• Real learning and mentorship from experienced leaders
• Growth opportunities within Arla (locally and globally!)
• A diverse and collaborative team culture
• The chance to represent beloved, high-quality brands

At Arla, we strive to unlock the highest potential in each other while working together to shape the future of dairy. We push each other to keep our cooperative at the forefront of the industry, bringing Good Growth to life and delivering health and inspiration to the world, naturally.

We do much more than make some of the world’s favourite dairy products. We help make mornings brighter, family dinners more memorable, and life a little tastier—one product at a time.

Application & Contact

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume. Arla Foods is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences (for which a pardon has been granted), disability, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at the email address above. While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note: Only applicants who are legally authorized to work in Canada will be considered for this role.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.

We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.