Outside Sales Representative (Foodservice Supply)

The HeadHunter Group

  • Richmond Hill, ON
  • $60,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 24 days ago
We’re looking for an Outside Sales Representative in the foodservice supply industry!Our client is a highly regarded supplier of premium quality seafood and meat products to the Ontario foodservice sector. The Outside Sales Representative will be responsible for increasing brand and product awareness within the GTA and Ontario market, acquiring new client accounts. Please note this role is predominantly hunting new business.Outside Sales Representative responsibilities:
  • Identify client opportunities, pursue leads, utilize personal network and cold calling to acquire new business
  • Cultivating meaningful relationships and partnerships with existing accounts to increase revenue and leverage sales effectiveness
  • Travel to all clients within the assigned area (Ontario) to increase brand awareness and to promote company offerings
  • Work in partnership with restaurant managers, chefs and other employees to maximize sales by demonstrating extensive product knowledge and answer questions pertaining to products and their uses, prices, and availability
  • Create a database of qualified leads through utilizing various strategies such as cold calling, email, and networking
  • Remain up to date on company’s product, product success, industry trends and advances
The successful candidate has:
  • Minimum 3 years experience in Outside Sales/Account
  • Management
  • Minimum 2 years experience working in the food service/supply industry- meat and/or seafood preferred
  • Hunter mindset. This role primarily involves acquiring new business.
  • Extensive day travel is required – primarily within the GTA
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Strong computer skills specifically Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work independently including research, analyze, organize, and manage workload
Compensation and benefits:
  • The discussed salary base is $60,000 plus generous commissions. Total on target earnings can range from $100,000-$175,000 depending on performance.
  • Primarily remote based. Required to show face in office once a week.
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Cell phone
  • Car allowance program
  • 6 weeks of in depth onboarding/training
Only candidates already eligible to work in Canada will be reviewed. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

The HeadHunter Group