Neptune Fresh Produce Inc.

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At Fresh Start Foods you'll find qualified professionals that stand out with their experience and understand that customers are at the centre of everything we do.

Position Overview

As a result of our expanding sales strategy Central Fresh Foods/ Fresh Start Foods is looking for an exceptional sales professional. Reporting to the Manager - Direct Sales, the successful candidate will be accountable for driving new bulk commodity and fresh cut produce sales growth in Greater Vancouver.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a business plan and sales strategy for your assigned accounts to ensure attainment of company sales goals and objectives.

• Identify opportunities for total growth through analysis and sales insights.

• Initiate and coordinate development of action plans to penetrate new markets.

• Collaboratively work with internal departments, in particular Product Development & Operations.

• Respectfully and capably represents the best interests of Fresh Start Foods/Central Foods Co. in all internal and external dealings.

• Builds relationships with all clients in the market area to ensure high levels of client satisfaction and retention.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills.

• Direct-selling and account management experience required.

• Excellent negotiation and diplomacy skills, with a high degree of tact and persuasiveness.

• Effective communication in an open and direct manner; conveys information clearly and concisely, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in a related discipline preferred, or other job related equivalent business experience.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the abili to multitask and prioritize.

• Proficiency with the Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Hangouts, Slides)

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license, vehicle and ability to travel as required.

Fresh Start Foods offers:

• Permanent full-time hours

• Salary $70.000-$80.000 per year, commission based possible

• Group Health Care Benefit Program

• Dental Care, Vision Care, others,

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Program

• Team-based work environment

• Training provided

• Opportunity for advancement

• Company discounts and events

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Fresh Start Foods is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to:

For Jobs in British Columbia

careers@freshstartfoods.com

For Jobs in Ontario

fsferecruitment@freshstartfoods.com

Use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.