Sales Representative Ottawa

At Lufa Farms, our mission is to create a better food system by growing food where people live and growing it more sustainably. To do so, we work with partner farmers, artisans, and neighbourhood pick-up points. We’re out to find dedicated and passionate sales representatives to reach out to our future customers and explain how they can support local farmers and food makers simply by becoming Lufavores.

Sales Representatives part of the Ottawa/Gatineau team report to the Sales Manager and work with a dynamic and positive team that enjoys celebrating their successes. They’re vital to us achieving our mission because they reach out to people in our community and inform them about what we do during various events. Each conversation prompts individuals to reconsider how their food is sourced and from where. Overall, they’re ambassadors that persuade people to switch their current way of doing groceries for a more local and sustainable option by signing them up. So, if you’re outgoing and love to talk, we encourage you to apply for this role!

Responsibilities

1. Represent Lufa Farms at events, while signing up new Lufavores;
2. Assemble and disassemble the sales kiosk;
3. Create reports after each event;
4. Carry necessary material (signs, sandwich board, etc);
5. Make follow-up calls to prospective customers (warm calls).

Requirements

1. Bilingualism (French and English);
2. Have a valid driver's license and car;
3. An effective and friendly communicator;
4. A proactive mindset;
5. Result oriented;
6. Able to lift and carry 15 kg;

Assets

1. Well versed in sustainability, food systems, and food;
2. Genuine interest and enthusiasm for the Lufa Farms mission.

Schedule

We offer flexible schedules, but weekend shifts are required. The expected number of work hours per week is between 7-21 hours, depending on availability.

Compensation and Benefits

1. 30% off your Lufa Farms basket;
2. Flexible schedules (for students, we’ll accommodate your studies);
3. 1-1 training to build your sales skill set;
4. Access to TELUS Health Virtual Care (direct contact to health professionals by phone, video, or chat) and the Employee and Family Assistance Program (professional, short-term counseling, covering a broad range of interpersonal issues).

Join Our Team

Lufa Farms is working to transform the way we feed cities and the world - and it’s not a challenge that we take lightly. We’re always looking for doers who believe in our mission and who are ready to roll up their sleeves, work hard, and grow with us. Think you’ve got what it takes? We’d love to hear from you.

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