Representative, Sales Full-time Job

Saputo Dairy Products Canada is seeking a passionate Sales Representative to partner with the Food Service Sales team in Edmonton, Alberta. Reporting to the Sales Supervisor in this commission paid position, you will be responsible for business development and maintaining sound customer relations. You will analyze client’s needs and requirements and offer solutions. It is a unique opportunity that allows you to apply your entrepreneurial spirit and offers excellent potential for sales growth. The successful candidate is a creative, self-motivated and enthusiastic sales professional who is looking for opportunities to progress in their career.

 

 

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering:

• Vacation upon hire
• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
• Group retirement plan with employer contribution
• Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families
• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
• Paid Parental Leave program
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
• Training and development programs
• Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs

 

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Develop and grow the Saputo book of business through new business acquisition, new product listings, and execution of promotional activity
• Drive new sales through our direct distribution network as well as our distributor partners
• Develop and maintain a knowledge of the local market and community, attend industry events
• Prepare and present business reviews to both customers and internal stakeholders
• Communicate effectively with Saputo Sales, Finance, Operations, and Distribution departments to maximize opportunities and address customer issues
• Develop and implement a schedule for customer contact
• Evaluate and initiate opportunities for continuous improvement throughout the territory
• Maintain a high level of knowledge of the competitive landscape, including products, promotions, sales and innovation
• Participate in company and customer functions, as required
• Analyze and report on account performance, identifying challenges and opportunities
• Perform other duties, as assigned

 

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• A degree/diploma in Sales, Marketing or a related field is an asset
• Two or more years of sales experience, preferably in the Food Service market
• Experience in the Consumer Package Goods or Food Service industries
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Career-oriented with a desire to take on new challenges
• Highly motivated and able to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Track record of bringing projects to full completion, on schedule, with minimal supervision
• Valid driver’s license and use of a vehicle

Making Good Food Is Our Passion, and we do it responsibly. Our caring teams process about 11 billion litres of milk annually into a diversified range of dairy and dairy alternative products sold in over 60 countries. With 65 manufacturing facilities and over 19,500 employees, we operate our leading business in Canada, the USA, Australia, Argentina, and the United Kingdom.