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: Sales Representative
Location: Castlegar, BC or area
Starting Minimum: $50,000
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:
- 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 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.
Other details
- Pay Type Salary
- Hiring Rate $50,000.00
- W Kootenay Rd, Central Kootenay, BC V1N, Canada