Direct Sales Representative
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Intercity Packers is the largest meat/seafood distribution company in Western Canada and part of the Gordon Food Service (GFS) Canada group of companies, which has been recognized by Forbes magazine to be among Canada’s Best Employers in 2026.
As a result of our expanding sales strategy, Intercity Packers is looking for a Full Time Direct Sales Representative located in Edmonton, 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 driver’s license, vehicle and ability to travel as required.
- Direct-selling and account management experience required.
- Sales experience in a protein food service company is an 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
- Weekly paychecks
- 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
More about this job
Responsibilities
Develop and execute sales plans for assigned accounts to achieve sales goals, identify growth opportunities, and penetrate new markets. Build strong client relationships and coordinate with internal teams, especially Product Development and Operations, while representing the company’s interests.
Requirements
Requires direct-selling and account-management experience, a valid Class 5 driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and willingness to travel. Candidates should have strong customer service, negotiation, communication, organizational, and time-management skills; a related post-secondary diploma or degree is preferred, and protein food-service sales experience is an asset.
Skills
- Direct Selling
- Account Management
- Sales Strategy
- Business Planning
- Market Analysis
- New Market Development
- Customer Service
- Negotiation
- Diplomacy
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Organization
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Google Workspace
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health And Dental Benefits
- Vision Coverage
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Disability Coverage
- Extended Health Coverage
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan Matching
- Annual Profit Sharing Bonus
- Weekly Paychecks
- Employee Family Assistance Program
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Company-Sponsored Events
- Training Opportunities
- Annual Safety Boot Allowance
- Team-Oriented Work Environment
- Employee Discounts On Meat And Seafood Products
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Sales
- Food & Beverage
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Direct Sales
- Account Management
- Bulk Commodities
- Sales Growth
- Business Plan
- Sales Strategy
- Assigned Accounts
- Sales Goals
- Sales Insights
- Market Analysis
- Market Penetration
- Product Development
- Operations
- Client Satisfaction
- Client Retention
- Class 5 Driver’s License
- Vehicle
- Travel
- Protein Food Service
- Customer Service
- Negotiation
- Diplomacy
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Google Docs
- Google Sheets
- Google Hangouts
- Google Slides
- Meat Distribution
- Seafood Distribution