Sales Representative at Centennial Food Solutions

Centennial Food Solutions is a leading provider of customized quality center-of-the-plate products in Western Canada. Our goal is simple: to connect our communities through great food and exceptional service. Our reputation as a dependable and flexible partner is why discerning restaurants, retailers, foodservice, and trading companies choose us time and time again. With branches across Western Canada and a vast network of business brands, we are uniquely positioned to bring value to our partners at every turn.

Position Title: Sales Representative

Location: Richmond B.C. (V6V 3C8)

Job Type: Full Time Permanent

Starting Minimum: $50,000 per year

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Sales Manager, the Sales Representative’s responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Selling to existing customer base, working with call sheets.
• Weekly collection of account balances from customers (distributing statements, credits, and ensuring all invoices are paid according to terms).
• Grow existing customer base using correct company protocol on new account sign ups.
• Attend regular sales meetings either virtually or in person and yearly March conference.
• Responsible for increasing sales and margin in existing customer base.
• Working on adding new product lines.
• Working with customers to setup weekly advertisements to continue to grow business.
• Selling protein specialties and Made at Centennial items.
• Understanding market conditions, product innovations and sales; share information with customers as part of value-added services

Qualifications and Skills

• 1 to 2 years progressive sales experience in a similar sized operation; a combination of post-secondary education and experience will also be considered.
• 1 to 3 years of related industry experience required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, customers, colleagues, and staff.
• Ability to work comfortably on computers.
• Self-motivated and able to work in, and outside of an office setting.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive Health and Dental coverage for you and your family.
• Subsidized Company Share Ownership plan.
• Employee Family Assistance Program (support for mental health, financial services, and legal needs).
• Employee pricing on thousands of high-quality foods.
• Career advancement opportunities and training across the company.
• Instant Pay: through pay streaming you can have instant access to earnings without having to wait for payday!
• Belonging to a team that is passionate about food and long-term success.

Please note

• Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. Centennial Food Solutions regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas.
• Please note that final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check which may include but not be limited to criminal, and/or credit testing.