Business Developer West GTA

Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd.

Join one of the BEST teams in the Industry

At Fresh Start Foods youll find qualified professionals that stand out with their experience and understand that customers are at the centre of everything we do.

We are seeking individuals:

• Who are customer centric
• Who are able to deliver on their commitments
• Who value individual excellence and collective performance
• Who care and give back - sustainable agriculture the environment corporate citizenship
• Who go above and beyond to provide options for our customers
• Who understand the foodservice/hospitality/retail business and bring extensive knowledge and experience

Business Developer West GTA

For more than 30 years Fresh Start Foods has proudly delivered a full range of fresh produce solutions to customers across Canada. As a valued member of the Gordon Food Service (GFS) family of companies we are honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canadas Best Employers in 2026.

Fresh Start Foods is hiring a Full-Time Sales Representative to drive business development and market penetration across the West GTA area. This role is designed for a hunter who excels at lead generation B2B sales and client relationship management.

Position:Permanent Full-Time

Schedule: Monday to Friday business hours.

Location: Territory covers West GTA (Visit the Milton office once per week).

Compensation: $65000 per year plus uncapped sales commission gas card company cell phone car allowance.

Key Responsibilities/What You Will Do

• Drive Sales Growth: Proactively identify prospect and close new business opportunities to exceed company revenue targets in the Ottawa-Gatineau region.

• Strategic Territory Management: Create and execute a robust sales strategy and business plan for your assigned accounts ensuring alignment with regional objectives.

• Market Penetration: Implement action plans to break into new markets (restaurants institutions etc.) and secure high-potential accounts.

• Relationship Building: Establish and nurture long-term loyalty with clients serving as a dedicated Account Manager and trusted advisor.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams (Operations Product Development) to deliver tailored produce solutions and superior service.

• Professional Representation: Be the face of Fresh Start Foods delivering compelling pitches and presentations to key decision-makers.

Required Qualifications/Skills

• Proven Sales Experience: 3 years of success in direct selling outside sales or account management with a record of exceeding quotas.

• Hunter Mentality: A results-driven professional with a relentless drive to secure new business and close deals.

• Exceptional Negotiation Skills: Expert at navigating complex contracts and high-level negotiations with diplomacy and persuasion.

• Technical Proficiency: Comfortable using Google Suite (Docs Sheets Slides) to track sales activity and collaborate.

• Mobility: Must hold a valid Class G Drivers License and have a reliable vehicle for travel within the territory.

• Industry Knowledge: Experience in the Foodservice or Hospitality industry is highly preferred.

Fresh Start Foods offers a range of benefits including:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits (including vision prescription drugs disability and extended health coverage)

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching Program

• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus

• Weekly paychecks

• Employee Family Assistance Program

• Opportunities for career advancement

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Training opportunities

• Annual Safety Boot Allowance Program

• Full-time hours

• A team-oriented work environment

This is an Existing Vacancy.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Fresh Start Foods is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment or in terms or conditions of employment without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination including race religious beliefs colour gender gender identity gender expression physical disability mental disability age ancestry place of origin marital status source of income family status sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1