Sales Team Lead

Recruiting In Motion; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agribusiness company in Vancouver is seeking a Sales Team Lead to guide their team and maximize revenue opportunities. This role involves developing business relationships, negotiating contracts, and fostering a culture of professionalism. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus, and benefits in a LEED Gold-certified workspace.

Benefits

Full Benefits

Profit Sharing

Fitness Center

Bicycle Storage

Showers

Qualifications

• 8-10 years in commodity trading or senior sales managing key accounts.
• Exceptional negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coach and support your team to maximize revenue opportunities.
• Develop business relationships and drive new business growth.
• Negotiate contracts and provide guidance during disputes.

Skills

Negotiation

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Recruiting in Motion is a successful and dynamic professional employment agency that has become an integral part of Metro Vancouver’s business sector as the go-to agency for the recruitment and placement of outstanding employees. Proudly BC-owned and operated, we ensure all our candidates — temporary, contract, permanent, or executive — are provided with exciting and impressive employment opportunities. In fact, we are ranked as one of Growth 500 Canada's fastest-growing companies and we represent BC's TOP Employers!

About our Client

Our client, a leader in the agribusiness sector, plays a crucial role in the safe distribution of food across various supply chains. They handle over 100 of the world's most essential agricultural commodities and ingredients, including both conventional and certified organic products. They are currently seeking a Sales Team Lead to join their expanding North American Trading Desk. This role is based at their award-winning Vancouver headquarters, a LEED Gold-certified building that features a rooftop terrace, a fully equipped fitness center, and end-of-trip facilities such as bicycle storage and showers. As the Sales Team Lead, you will guide your team to maximize revenue opportunities and meet or exceed sales targets, contributing to the company's growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an exceptional team. Apply today

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS ON ONSITE ROLE

SALARY RANGES FROM 120 - 140K DEPENDING ON EXP (plus bonus, full benefits and profit sharing)

Responsibilities

• Coach and support your team, fostering individual development aligned with business-wide objectives.
• Develop and maintain extensive business relationships in the marketplace.
• Actively drive new business growth by cultivating new relationships with both end customers and suppliers.
• Negotiate purchase and sales contracts with customers and suppliers, ensuring all contracts are properly executed.
• Gain knowledge about the North American agriculture market, agricultural commodities and ingredients, and the operations of our end customers and suppliers.
• Provide support and guidance to your team through claims, disputes, or conflicts, maintaining fairness and business relationships.
• Set and monitor examples of “Best in Class” customer service levels.
• Foster an internal culture of professionalism, healthy competition, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in a physical commodity trading position or senior sales experience managing key accounts within a quick sales cycle in a team-based environment. This industry is highly trainable for the right personality.
• Exceptional negotiation, time management, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and work effectively with others.
• A professional and resilient attitude with a desire to achieve greatness.

How to Apply

All applicants must have legal permission to work in Canada and require a valid Work Permit and Social Insurance Number.

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