Job Sales Representative in Mississauga
Who are we?
UNFI Canada is the leading distributor of natural, organic, and specialty foods! We're on a mission to transform the world of food for our customers, suppliers, and families.
Our team of Outside Sales Representatives are leading the way to drive sales, exceed customer expectations and navigate the Foodscape. Better Food, Better Future!
Read on about our field sales opportunity at UNFI!
Position: Territory Sales Representative
Location and Territory: Mississauga/Etobicoke/Toronto
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Language Requirements: English
Purpose:
To cover designated territory developing potential customers and maintaining existing customers at projected sales levels.
Job Responsibilities:
- Time and territory management to accomplish daily, weekly and monthly sales goals including defining market demographics, competitor analysis, prospecting new business and existing account knowledge.
- Participate with UNFI Sales team to effectively maintain existing accounts, develop new business and address operational issues.
- Provide accurate and complete sales reports to Sales Manager in a timely manner.
- Submit appropriate and timely account information for all new and existing accounts for input into the UNFI information system.
- Participate in continuing education programs regarding company products, services and industry compliances.
- Document and resolve customer complaints.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- Post-Secondary education and/or equivalent related experience and training.
- Valid G-Class driver’s license or equivalent
Required Knowledge:
- Knowledge of Sales
- Understanding of related computer applications (Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
Experience:
- Previous sales experience preferred.
- Previous experience in organic/natural Consumer Packaged Goods sales is an asset
- Computer experience preferred (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Goal oriented self-starter with high energy level and competitive spirit
- Ability to travel extensively throughout assigned area
Why work for UNFI Canada?:
- Competitive salary
- Car allowance provided!
- Quaterly Sales Bonus Program available!
- Paid vacation and sick days!
- Health & Dental Benefits packaged offered on your first day!
- Retirement Savings Plan offered after 6 months of service
- Employee discount program on natural and organic foods!
- Career advancement opportunities
- Friendly and helpful team!
Our Commitment:
UNFI believes in a diverse and accommodating workplace. UNFI encourages and promotes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, disability or otherwise. UNFI is committed to providing full accommodation for persons with disabilities in all active processes and procedures including but not limited to the recruitment process. To request any accommodation you may require to participate in the recruitment process (including alternative formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please contact the main recruiting contact for the position or Human Resources to discuss your specific needs.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Commuter benefits
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Mississauga, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Field Sales: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Class G Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
About UNFI
CEO: J. Alexander (Sandy) Miller Douglas
Revenue: $10+ billion (USD)
Size: 10000+ Employees
Type: Company - Public
Website: www.unfi.com
Year Founded: 1978
