Sales Representative

Company Description

Bamford Produce Company Ltd. was established in 1881 and is a fourth-generation family business. Our company is a food service distributer and the only produce food service distributor with stalls at the Ontario Food Terminal in Ontario. We also boast being the only member of ProAct in Ontario.

Job Brief

The primary focus of this position is to develop new business accounts for Bamford Produce. The successful candidate will strive to achieve maximum sales profitability, growth and account penetration within our areas of current distribution.

Responsibilities

• Personally, research, contact and secure new business
• Visit existing accounts in assigned territories to identify opportunities for growth
• Present new products to existing large-volume Bamford accounts in order to leverage our current business
• Communicate daily with potential customers and provide assistance where required
• Prioritize, fulfill, or delegate as applicable all customer requests
• Complete required paperwork on a daily basis including locations visited, customer complaints and feedback (KPIs) 
• Attend monthly sales meetings
• Provide weekly recaps to the senior management team
• Meet customer service expectations through daily communication, problem resolution, and appropriate follow up
• Maintain professional, team relationships with co-workers and customers

Job Terms

• Job Type: Permanent Full-time
• Probationary Period: 3 months or 480 hours, whichever longer
• Primary Report Location: 2501-A Stanfield Rd, Mississauga ON, L4Y 1R6
• Compensation: TBD based on experience, base annual salary + commission
• Benefits: Group Benefits entitlement upon completion of probation time

Qualifications

• 5 years of sales experience in the food service industry or produce sector preferred
• Foodservice industry knowledge, preferably in the produce industry
• Understanding of sales positioning and sale tactics
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Expertise and some competence in sales program administration and implementation
• Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
• General knowledge of GTA maps and routes
• Ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Computer proficient
• College diploma or Degree

Bamford Produce Company Ltd. provides reasonable accommodations at any stage in our hiring process. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in completing your application, please contact our Human Resources Department by submitting this application.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.