KIT Recruitment is continuing our successful partnership with our client in the agricultural / farming Industry who is looking for a Field Sales Representative (Outside Sales) for their Mississauga, ON location.
The Field Sales Representative (Outside Sales) is part of the Canadian retail sector. Must be self-driven, collaborative, and customer oriented.
Responsibilities include lead generation, market analysis, client relations, and sales planning.
Field Sales Representative (Outside Sales) Details
- 8 hours - Monday thru Friday HYBRID Primarily on the road (90% of the time) Salary : $90,000 - $100,000 per year, plus bonus
- 3 weeks paid vacation
- Benefits after 90 days
- RRSP match*
Field Sales Representative (Outside Sales) Responsibilities
- Reports to the Sales Manager
- Actively seek new business opportunities through methods such as cold-calling, trade visits, and online research to increase volume, revenue, and profitability.
- Monitor and report on market trends weekly, identifying areas for growth and opportunities to improve sales performance.
- Regularly visit clients to understand their needs and negotiate sales while maintaining profitability.
- Identify and map out retail locations based on criteria such as ethnicity, size, volume, and location.
- Collaborate on creating effective sales strategies tailored to different markets, clients, and commodities to optimize volumes and margins.
- Oversee accounts receivable, ensuring timely follow-up and control over outstanding payments.
- Work with the head office to manage shipments and orders from sale confirmation to delivery at customer locations.
- Implement retail marketing initiatives, including merchandising and applying shelf talkers, to enhance product visibility.
Field Sales Representative (Outside Sales) Qualifications
- Sales & Marketing degree or related field required
- Strong command of English language is a must
- Previous experience in food industry and dealing with retailers is an advantage
- Minimum of 2 years in CPG Sales preferred for experience
- Must have a valid G driver's license and be willing to travel locally up to 75% of the time
- Self-starter who excels in a fast-paced environment
- Clear and effective communicator
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Strong team collaboration skills
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