Job Description

About the company

Centennial Food Solutions is a leading provider of customized quality center-of-the-plate products in Western Canada. Our goal is simple: to connect our communities through great food and exceptional service. Our reputation as a dependable and flexible partner is why discerning restaurants, retailers, foodservice, and trading companies choose us time and time again. With branches across Western Canada and a vast network of business brands, we are uniquely positioned to bring value to our partners at every turn.

Position Title: Sales Representative (West Kootenays)

Location: West Kootenays, BC

Starting Minimum: $50,000 Annually

Job Type: Full Time Permanent

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Sales Manager or designate, the Sales Representative will be responsible for managing the West Kootenay territory. The Sales representative will frequently travel through the territory, maintaining a close relationship with customers, as well as travel to Kelowna on a regular basis to participate in sales meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Sales Manager, the Sales Representative’s responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

Selling to the existing customer base, utilizing call sheets.
Ensuring timely collection of account balances from customers on a weekly basis, including distributing statements, processing credits, and ensuring adherence to invoice payment terms.
Expanding the existing customer base while adhering to company protocols for new account acquisitions.
Attend monthly sales meetings in Kelowna and the annual March conference.
Driving sales growth and margin improvement within the existing customer base.
Exploring opportunities to introduce new product lines.
Collaborating with customers to implement weekly advertising strategies aimed at business expansion.
Promoting protein specialties and Made at Centennial items.
Understanding market conditions, product innovations and sales; sharing relevant information with customers as part of value-added services.
Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

· 1 to 2 years progressive sales experience in a similar sized operation; a combination of post-secondary education and experience will also be considered.

· 1 to 3 years of related industry experience required.

· Ability to communicate effectively with clients, customers, colleagues, and staff.

· Self-motivated and able to work in, and outside of an office setting.

· Strong attention to detail.

· Ability and willingness to frequently travel.

· Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Benefits and Perks

Comprehensive Health and Dental coverage for you and your family.
Registered Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions.
Subsidized Company Share Ownership plan.
Employee Family Assistance Program (support for mental health, financial services, and legal needs).
Employee pricing on thousands of high-quality foods.
Career advancement opportunities and training across the company.
Instant Pay: through pay streaming you can have instant access to earnings without having to wait for payday!
Belonging to a team that is passionate about food and long-term success.

Please note:

Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. Centennial Food Solutions regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas.
Please note that final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check which may include but not be limited to criminal, and/or credit testing.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $50,000.00 per year

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