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Outside Sales Representative Food Distribution
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Posted:
29 September 2026 (9 hours ago)
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Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Outside Sales Representative
Food Distribution
Join the food distribution sector for our client and play a key role in expanding a territory dedicated to hotels restaurants and institutions. You will contribute to developing new business opportunities building long-term customer relationships and promoting a diverse product offering in a dynamic environment focused on growth and customer satisfaction.
What is in it for you:
Annual salary of 70K-100K based on experience.
Annual bonus of up to 10K based on the achievement of objectives.
Permanent position with a well-established Québec company.
Hybrid role with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely.
3 weeks of vacation from day one.
Sick days.
Birthday day off.
Comprehensive group benefits including medical dental short-term disability and long-term disability coverage.
Group RRSP with employer contributions.
Telemedicine service.
Employee Assistance Program.
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement subject to certain conditions.
Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
Passionate and engaged team.
Company-sponsored social activities.
Employee discounts on products.
Complimentary fresh fruit on-site.
Responsibilities:
Business development and territory growth
Develop new business relationships to grow the client portfolio within the assigned territory.
Identify and secure new contacts including prospective clients and referrals.
Develop new customers and drive sales growth across the territory.
Develop outreach strategies to support and actively maintain customer relationships.
Maintain an active and consistent presence throughout the territory.
Customer relationship management and retention
Develop and maintain business relationships with current and prospective customers.
Retain active customers and respond promptly to customer-related issues.
Conduct regular follow-ups with existing customers to ensure satisfaction.
Perform courtesy visits to maintain company visibility assess customer satisfaction and better understand customer needs.
Assess customer needs to recommend suitable products and services.
Expand existing customer portfolios by promoting complementary products value-added products and new product offerings.
Monitor customer perceptions regarding product quality pricing and service levels.
Sales management and administrative follow-up
Help customers achieve their objectives while contributing to individual and team sales and profitability goals.
Negotiate and follow up on commercial agreements.
Ensure that account opening documentation credit agreements and other required documents are completed.
Manage daily email correspondence and follow-ups.
Prepare meeting summaries and ensure appropriate follow-up actions.
Maintain up-to-date customer information.
Organize work schedules and optimize travel activities.
Prepare promotional tools and materials required to conduct effective and profitable customer meetings.
Collaboration and contribution to business objectives
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
Participate in weekly meetings with direct management.
Share information related to sales performance customer retention and new business opportunities.
Contribute to achieving the organizations growth objectives.
What you will need to succeed:
Required qualifications
5 years of experience in outside sales and business development.
Experience in prospecting and developing new accounts.
Strong sales negotiation and business relationship management skills.
Solid business and financial acumen with the ability to plan and execute business plans.
Ability to understand and manage contract compliance requirements.
Valid drivers license.
Access to a vehicle.
Bilingualism in French and English to communicate effectively with customers and support sales activities throughout the territory.
Core competencies
Self-motivation.
Entrepreneurial mindset.
Strong results-oriented approach.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Sense of urgency.
Initiative.
Organizational skills.
Why Recruit Action
Recruit Action (agency permit: AP-2504511) provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach. As part of the screening process some applications may be reviewed using artificial intelligence tools. Only candidates who meet the hiring criteria will be contacted.
