Are you seeking a challenging and fun position with a leading foodservice distribution company?  Do you have strong leadership and coaching skills?

There's a seat at our table for you...

** This position will be located in the South Vancouver Island area

**This position offers annual compensation of $120,000 to $140,000 in British Columbia, commensurate with experience**

What We Offer: 

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment

• Comprehensive customizable benefits program to suit you and your family's needs, including dental, vision, prescription drugs and extended health coverage

• Company-matched retirement program 

• Annual bonus and profit sharing

• Gordon Food Service product discounts 

• Employee appreciation events

• A 127-plus years legacy of family culture, offering opportunities for advancement.

What you would do:

• Leading, developing, mentoring and managing a team of Sales Representatives

• Assisting Sales Representatives with contract negotiations and pricing strategies to grow territories

• Financial management of the territory, including factors such as cost, profitability and managing of the sales operating budget

• Implementing best practices that translate into improved customer service

• Providing employee development through ongoing training

• Offering flawless service to our customers

• Responsible for determining the territory potential for existing customers, competitor accounts and new business in the South Vancouver Island region

• Setting territory and individual goals for overall sales, product line sales and account profitability

• Participating in food shows, sales meetings and sales promotions

Does this sound like you?

• Possess 5+ years of senior experience in food-related sales and customer service.

• Proven leadership skills, with a strong focus on coaching and development 

• Have demonstrated an attitude that contributes to employee engagement and a positive culture

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Exceptional conflict resolution, negotiation, and objection-handling skills

• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize

• Strong analytical skills and presentation skills

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