– 1 year contract
Organization: ONFC
Website: http://www.onfc.ca
Location: Kitchener Waterloo, Ontario
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Reporting to the Team Leader, Outside Sales this position will be
responsible for optimizing sales to existing customers, meeting or
exceeding sales targets and developing new customers according to the
ONFC Business Plan.
1 year contract
Kitchener Waterloo Central ON (KW/Guelph/Cambridge/Uxbridge)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Make regular visits to designated accounts to promote products,
promotions and monthly specials
• Generates continuous promotional activity including demos, ads,
events and special promotions, in key accounts by working with a
network of brokers , vendors and ONFC staff
• Recommends brands, categories, along with tactics and other account
specific strategies to maximize the sales for all designated accounts
in the area
• Regularly assesses customer satisfaction with price, products and service
• Tracks, prepares and presents reports and business reviews on sales
using MS Sharepoint tools to designated accounts, looking for
opportunities and trends in amounts and products purchased
• Resolves customer problems and conflicts by working with appropriate
staff and industry people
• Maintains sales activity and expense logs and submits expense
reports in a timely manner
• Stays current with new products and services, and their selling
features offered by ONFC
• Monitors and reports trends in the natural food industry
• Records and discusses patterns of customer requests and complaints
with Sales/Marketing Manager
• Attends and represents ONFC at Trade Shows, Events as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
• At least 5 years of related selling experience or an equivalent
combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of the health food industry and retail is preferred
• Able to negotiate and drive sales volume
• Strong customer service attitude, and the ability to cultivate
long-term client relationships
• Self-motivated and creative
• Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of
people including vendors, suppliers and brokers
• Able to work with customers in a professional, courteous and
friendly manner to create sales opportunities
• Able to create computer generated business reports & presentations,
create a customer follow-up system and work from home (proficient in
MS Word, Excel, PPT.)
• Must have a valid driver’s license, a clean driving abstract and
maintain a personal vehicle in good working order
APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT THEIR RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO HUMAN
RESOURCES DEPT at:
PLEASE QUOTE THE JOB TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL WHEN YOU APPLY.
