Fraser Valley Food Service Sales Representative
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: Fraser Valley Food Service Sales Representative
Location: Fraser Valley, BC
Starting Minimum: $50,000
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
The Food Service Sales Representative for Fraser Valley BC, will report to the Sales Manager or designate, plays a critical role in driving food service sales and ensuring customer satisfaction. This position involves managing customer orders, developing new business opportunities, and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients. The role focuses on selling to an established and extensive customer base in the Fraser Valley area.
Key Responsibilities:
- The Foodservice role primarily focuses on selling to a well-established and extensive customer base in the Fraser Valley area.
- Weekly collection of account balances from customers (distributing statements, credits, and ensuring all invoices are paid according to terms).
- Develop and maintain customer base using correct company protocol on new account sign ups.
- Attend regular sales meetings as well as the annual sales conference.
- Responsible for increasing sales and margin in existing customer base.
- Working with customers to setup weekly advertisements to continue to grow business.
- Selling protein specialties and Made at Centennial items.
- Understanding market conditions, product innovations and sales; share information with customers as part of value-added services.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills:
- 3 to 5+ years progressive sales experience in a similar sized operation; a combination of post-secondary education and experience will also be considered.
- 2 or more years of related industry experience required.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, customers, colleagues, and staff.
- Ability to work comfortably on computers.
- Self-motivated and able to work in, and outside of an office setting.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability and willingness to 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.
Other details
- Pay Type Salary
- Min Hiring Rate $50,000.00
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