Outside Sales Representative (Contract)

Who are we?

UNFI Canada is the leading distributor of all natural, organic, and specialty foods! We transform the world of food for our customers, suppliers, associates, and the families we serve every day! Our mission is simple: to provide healthier food choices to people everywhere.

Better Food, Better Future!

As a member of our Outside Sales team, you will drive sales, exceed customer expectations and help us navigate the Foodscape. If YOU are a Sales professional who lives in Quebec City and interested in temporary work, this opportunity at UNFI may be right for you. Read on!

Position: Outside Sales Representative

Job Type: Full Time Contract (6 months)

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Language Requirements: French/English

Location and Territory: Quebec City, QC

Purpose:

To cover designated territory developing potential customers and maintaining existing customers at projected sales levels.

Responsibilities:

• Time and territory management to accomplish daily, weekly and monthly sales goals including defining market demographics, competitor analysis, prospecting new business and existing account knowledge.
• Participate with UNFI Sales team to effectively maintain existing accounts, develop new business and address operational issues.
• Provide accurate and complete sales reports to Sales Manager in a timely manner.
• Submit appropriate and timely account information for all new and existing accounts for input into the UNFI information system.
• Participate in continuing education programs regarding company products, services and industry compliances.
• Employee discount program on natural and organic foods!
• Document and resolve customer complaints.
• Document and resolve customer complaints.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Post-Secondary Education and/or equivalent related experience and training.
• Must have a fully Valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent.

Required Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Sales
• Understanding of related computer applications (Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint)

Experience:

• Previous sales experience preferred
• Previous experience in organic/natural Consumer Packaged Goods sales is an asset

Skills & Abilities:

• Good, working proficiency of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Goal oriented self-starter with high energy level and competitive spirit
• Ability to travel extensively throughout assigned area

Reasons to Apply. Reasons to stay at UNFI Canada:

• Base salary offered
• Quarterly sales bonus program eligibility!
• Car allowance provided!
• Friendly and helpful team!

Our Commitment:

UNFI believes in a diverse and accommodating workplace. UNFI encourages and promotes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, disability or otherwise. UNFI is committed to providing full accommodation for persons with disabilities in all active processes and procedures including but not limited to the recruitment process. To request any accommodation you may require to participate in the recruitment process (including alternative formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please contact the main recruiting contact for the position or Human Resources to discuss your specific needs.