National Sales Representative – Food Manufacturing

Grand River Personnel Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Sales Representative in Cambridge for food products sales. The ideal candidate will have experience in the food industry, particularly bakery products, and must have strong communication and negotiation skills. The role includes responsibilities like negotiating contracts and building client relationships. This position offers a competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package.

Benefits

Solid compensation package

Bonus

Great benefits program

Paid vacation time

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a sales representative in the food industry, ideally bakery products.
• Solid understanding of the US and Canadian markets.
• Willingness to travel frequently to meet clients.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Establish and maintain relationships with existing and potential customers.
• Conduct product presentations to educate customers about food products.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate order processing.
• Provide exceptional customer service.

Skills

Sales experience in food industry

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Client relationship building

Understanding of market trends

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Job description

Our client in Cambridge is looking for a Sales Representative with past experience in sales of food products to join their team in a full-time permanent role!

As a Food Products Sales Rep, you will spearhead the promotion and selling of food products to businesses and retailers. Responsibilities encompass negotiating contracts, building client relationships, and achieving sales targets.

The ideal candidate will have sales experience in the food industry, with bakery experience an asset, and a solid understanding of the US and Canadian markets.

Come be a part of this growing business and be the recipient of a solid compensation package, including salary based on experience, bonus, great benefits program and paid vacation time off!

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field
• Proven experience as a sales representative in the food industry (ideally bakery products)
• Solid understanding of the US and Canadian markets.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and potential customers
• Understanding of market trends and customer needs
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to travel frequently to meet with clients and attend industry events
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software

Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities by utilizing various sales and marketing techniques
• Establish and maintain relationships with existing and potential customers
• Conduct product presentations and demonstrations to educate and persuade customers on the benefits of the food products
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to make strategic decisions
• Ensure timely and accurate order processing, delivery, and payment collection
• Provide exceptional customer service and resolve any issues or complaints promptly
• Collaborate with internal teams such as marketing and logistics to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction
• Meet or exceed sales targets and contribute to the growth of the company.

If this role interests you and you have proven sales success in the food Industry, send your resume to: [e-mail]

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Grand River Personnel is committed to promoting accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities and complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and makes accommodations available for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. When an applicant for employment is chosen to participate in an assessment and/or the selection process, reasonable accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.

Tagged as: Account Sales Rep, bakery product sales, food sales, sales, Sales Rep