Fresh Start Foods
Bilingual Sales Representative - Ottawa / Gatineau Territory
Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd.
Join one of the BEST teams in the Industry
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.
We are seeking individuals:
- Who are customer centric
- Who are able to deliver on their commitments
- Who value individual excellence and collective performance
- Who care and give back - sustainable agriculture, the environment, corporate citizenship
- Who go above and beyond to provide options for our customers
- Who understand the foodservice/hospitality/retail business and bring extensive knowledge and experience
Join one of the BEST teams in the Industry
Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd was founded in 1993 to provide Foodservice Customers with a fresh alternative. An outstanding supply network, efficient distribution through our three regional locations, and our thoroughly modern processing plant are all part of our commitment to provide the freshest fruits and vegetables possible.
Fresh Start Foods is currently hiring a Full-Time Permanent Bilingual (English/French) Direct Sales Representative who is eager to work in a fast paced team oriented work environment at our Ottawa, Ontario location.
Position: Full Time, Permanent
Salary and Allowance: From $60,000/year plus commission, and car allowance
Schedule: Monday to Friday. Will be required to go to Ottawa office once a week.
Territory: Ottawa - Gatineau
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Drive Sales Growth: Proactively identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities to achieve and exceed company sales targets.
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Develop Strategies: Create and execute a robust business plan and sales strategy for your assigned accounts, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
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Market Penetration: Develop and implement action plans to break into new markets and secure high-potential accounts.
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Client Relationship Building: Establish, nurture, and strengthen relationships with clients to ensure exceptional satisfaction, loyalty, and long-term retention.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product Development, Operations, and other internal teams to tailor solutions and deliver superior service to clients.
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Be the Face of Fresh Start Foods: Confidently and professionally represent Fresh Start Foods in all dealings, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and results.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
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Proven Sales Ability: 3+ years of demonstrated success in direct selling, account management, and consistently achieving or exceeding sales goals.
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Hunter Mentality: A go-getter with a relentless drive to secure new business, take calculated risks, and close deals effectively.
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Exceptional Negotiation Skills: Skilled at navigating complex deals with diplomacy, tact, and persuasive communication.
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Strong Communication: Clear, concise, and confident in both written and verbal communication, able to deliver compelling pitches and presentations.
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Customer Focused: Passionate about delivering top-tier service while balancing client satisfaction with business growth objectives.
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Time Management & Organization: Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and stay focused in a fast-paced environment.
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Technical Proficiency: Comfortable using Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Hangouts, Slides) to track and present results and collaborate effectively.
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Education & Experience: Post-secondary diploma or degree in business or a related field preferred. Experience in foodservice industry is preferred.
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Valid Driver’s License: Must hold a Class G driver’s license and have a reliable vehicle to travel as needed.
We Provide Our Team Members:
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Health Care Benefit Program
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RRSP Program
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Employee Purchase Program
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Team-based Work Environment
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Commitment to Safety
This Job is for a New Vacancy.
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.
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