Sales Representative - Seafood - New Grad Friendly!

MacDonald Search Group; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Sales Representative to join a customer-focused company in the food industry. This full-time position offers hands-on training, mentorship, and a salary range of $55,000 to $68,000. Ideal for recent graduates, this role provides the opportunity to build strong relationships and support business development in a dynamic environment with career growth potential.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Product discounts

Generous vacation allowance

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a relevant degree.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Enjoys learning and takes initiative.

Responsibilities

• Connect with customers to understand their needs.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Assist with product demonstrations.
• Support marketing and sales activities.
• Collaborate with production and logistics teams.
• Track sales activities and prepare reports.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Proactive learning mindset

Education

Degree in Business, Marketing, or Communications

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

MacDonald Search Group is pleased to partner with our client in the search for a Junior Sales Representative. This is an incredible opportunity for a recent university graduate who is eager to launch their career in sales with a dynamic, customer-focused company in the food industry.

Are you someone who loves building relationships, enjoys problem-solving, and thrives in a fast-paced environment? This role offers hands-on training, mentorship from experienced sales professionals, and the chance to contribute to a business with a strong reputation and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Connecting with customers by phone, email, video calls, and in-person meetings to understand their needs
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships while supporting new business development
• Assisting with product demonstrations and sample preparation
• Supporting marketing and sales activities, including social media initiatives
• Collaborating with production, logistics, and accounting teams to ensure excellent customer service
• Tracking sales activities, preparing reports, and helping the team achieve sales goals

Qualifications

• A recent graduate with a degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – you enjoy talking to people and building relationships
• Highly organized with good attention to detail
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• A self-starter who enjoys learning, takes initiative, and thrives in a collaborative environment
• A genuine interest in food, sustainability, or consumer products is an asset with a proactive learning mindset

Benefits

• A competitive starting salary ($55,000–$68,000, depending on experience) plus potential annual bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement and education allowance to support ongoing learning
• Relocation assistance if moving to Northern Vancouver Island, BC
• Product discounts, generous vacation allowance, and profit-sharing program
• A supportive team environment with career growth potential

This is a full-time, permanent position based on-site at the company’s facility near Campbell River, with the possibility of partial remote work once training is complete.

If you’re ready to start your career in sales and grow with a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you. MacDonald Search Group works with our clients to build diverse, high-performance teams reflective of the Canadian employment landscape. All applications are considered.