Bilingual Sales Representative Ottawa Gatineau Territory
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13 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Join one of the BEST teams in the Industry
At Fresh Start Foods youll 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
Outside Sales Representative Ottawa/Gatineau
Fresh Start Foods is hiring a Full-Time Permanent Bilingual Sales Representative to drive business development and market penetration across the Ottawa and Gatineau territory. This role is designed for a hunter who excels at lead generation B2B sales and client relationship management.
Schedule & Territory
Schedule: Monday to Friday.
Location: Territory covers Ottawa - Gatineau (Office visit once per week in Ottawa).
Compensation and Benefits
Earnings: From $60000 per year sales commission.
Allowances: Phone allowance car allowance and travel reimbursement.
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Health Care Benefit Program (Medical Dental Vision).
Financial Future: RRSP Program Annual Profit Sharing and Employee Purchase Program.
Environment: A collaborative team-based work culture with a deep commitment to safety.
Key Responsibilities/What You Will Do
Drive Sales Growth: Proactively identify prospect and close new business opportunities to exceed company revenue targets in the Ottawa-Gatineau region.
Strategic Territory Management: Create and execute a robust sales strategy and business plan for your assigned accounts ensuring alignment with regional objectives.
Market Penetration: Implement action plans to break into new markets (restaurants institutions etc.) and secure high-potential accounts.
Relationship Building: Establish and nurture long-term loyalty with clients serving as a dedicated Account Manager and trusted advisor.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams (Operations Product Development) to deliver tailored produce solutions and superior service.
Professional Representation: Be the face of Fresh Start Foods delivering compelling bilingual pitches and presentations to key decision-makers.
Required Qualifications/Skills
Language Proficiency: Fully Bilingual (English and French) is required to effectively serve the Ottawa and Gatineau markets.
Proven Sales Experience: 3 years of success in direct selling outside sales or account management with a record of exceeding quotas.
Hunter Mentality: A results-driven professional with a relentless drive to secure new business and close deals.
Exceptional Negotiation Skills: Expert at navigating complex contracts and high-level negotiations with diplomacy and persuasion.
Technical Proficiency: Comfortable using Google Suite (Docs Sheets Slides) to track sales activity and collaborate.
Mobility: Must hold a valid Class G Drivers License and have a reliable vehicle for travel within the territory.
Industry Knowledge: Experience in the Foodservice or Hospitality industry is highly preferred.
This is an Existing 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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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- B2B Sales
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Cold Calling
- Retail Sales
- Territory Management
- Upselling
- Product Demos
- Outside Sales
- Medicare
- negotiation
About Company
Elevate your culinary journey with Fresh Start Foods, your go-to source for premium, year-round produce solutions.
