Offer summary

Qualifications:

Post-secondary education or equivalent experience in Food Service Sales., A minimum of 3 years of sales experience in the food industry., Expertise in PC Software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) is essential., Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills are required..

Key responsabilities:

Manage a defined customer list within a geographic sales territory.

Follow an annual operating plan and budget, reviewing weekly revenues and costs.

Prospect for new accounts to increase sales within the territory.

Maintain competitive knowledge of products, pricing, and promotions.

Job description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

We support and care for our employees by providing them with…

Competitive salaries
Advantageous corporate agreements
Full range of group insurance benefits
Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
Purchase option of company stocks
Group RRSP
Health and wellness program in the workplace
Assistance program for employees and their families
Saputo products at a discounted price

Overview of the Role

Saputo Dairy Products Canada GP, a leading North American manufacturer of dairy and grocery products, is currently seeking a Commissioned Sales Representative (permanent full time) within the Cheese Division for the Halifax area. This position will be responsible for managing a defined customer list within a geographic sales territory and arrange for distribution of both Saputo and other the products that are required by the customer.

How you will make contributions that matter:

Maintain current knowledge of the local market within the community

Follow an annual operating plan and budget. Review weekly revenues and costs relative to budget and to establish further ‘action plans’ where necessary.

Ensure that Accounts make payments within their payment terms.

Initiate and evaluate opportunities for ‘continuous improvement’ throughout the geographical market area.

Maintain a high level of competitive knowledge in terms of products, pricing, discounts, promotions and sales levels.

Actively manage the profitability and gross margin of sales territory and develop the necessary plans and corrective action to meet the target profitability of territory and customer base.

Prospecting for new accounts in order to increase sales within given territory.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

Post-secondary education or equivalent experience in Food Service Sales.

A minimum of 3 years of sales experience in the food industry

Expertise in PC Software a must (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc).

Self-motivated with leadership qualities.

Ability to work under pressure and establish priorities.

Sound communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Dependability and proficiency in current position.

This year, Saputo is celebrating 70 years of passion and craftsmanship!

In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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