Sales Representative Direct Sales
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30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Thank you for your interest in Intercity Packers. We are always looking for qualified people to join our team who share our passion for integrity quality safety sustainability accountability and trust. We are dedicated to our customers and committed to our people. We believe in treating each other with respect and working as a team to get things done right. Does this sound like you See our job opening below.
Intercity Packers is the largest meat/seafood distribution company in Western Canada and part of the Gordon Food Service (GFS) Canada group of companies recognized by Forbes magazine to be among Canadas Best Employers in 2022.
As a result of our expanding sales strategy Intercity Packers is looking for a Full Time Direct Sales Representative located in Calgary Alberta.Reporting to the Director of Sales the successful candidate will be accountable for driving new bulk commodity and sales growth.
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 Intercity Packers 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
Valid Class 5 drivers license vehicle and ability to travel as required.
Must have 5 years of sales experience in the food and beverage industry.
Direct-selling and account management experience required.
Sales experience in a protein food service company is a huge asset.
Strong customer service skills.
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 ability to multitask and prioritize.
Proficiency with the Google Suite (Docs Sheets Hangouts Slides)
Intercity Packers offers a range of benefits including:
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits (including vision prescription drugs disability and extended health coverage)
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching Program
- Annual Profit Sharing Bonus
- Employee Family Assistance Program
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Company-sponsored events (Family Picnic Staff Celebration BBQs)
- Training opportunities
- Annual Safety Boot Allowance Program
- Full-time hours
- A team-oriented work environment
- Special employee discounts on meat and seafood products
At Intercity Packers Meat & Seafood we believe in good food and good people. Over the past five decades we have cultivated a rich history of bringing customers high quality innovative and carefully sourced meat seafood products and the best customer service. Our unwavering mission to provide customers with the best is reflected in our motto Yes we do!
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Intercity Packers 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 and use the words Accommodation Request in your subject line.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- B2B Sales
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Cold Calling
- Retail Sales
- Territory Management
- Upselling
- Product Demos
- Outside Sales
- Medicare
- negotiation
