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Sales Merchandiser - Laval, Canada - Sofina Foods Inc

Sofina Foods Inc

Verified Company

Laval, Canada

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Summary:

The Sales Representative is responsible for managing all aspects of the sales function within a specified geographic territory for chain and independent customers.

He/she will manage all customer inquiries, while developing/growing existing business and prospecting new customers for the assigned territory.

Key Accountabilities:

Responsible for achieving and exceeding volume targets as assigned in the chain banners (Metro, IGA, Super C) and Inter-Marché & Independents customers.
Develop and grow business through creative initiatives.
Prepare and present business reviews to customers and internal stakeholders, as required.
Communicate internally among Sofina Sales team, Customer service, Demand Planning, Trade Marketing, Marketing and distribution departments to maximize opportunities.
Develop daily schedule for customer visits to ensure efficiency and objectives are achieved.
Maintain a high level of competitor and marketplace knowledge including products, pricing, and promotions.
Profitably manage territory by developing necessary plans and corrective action to meet territory distribution and volume targets.
Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
Organizes demos for existing and potential customers, advises customers on presentation of products and promotional materials.
Participates actively in sales meetings to obtain/share information on sales objectives, promotional actions, new products, field challenges, etc.
Perform other duties as assigned if not in contradiction with this role profile.

Qualifications:

College Diploma (preferably B Com) with minimum 2 years of sales experience in the food industry. Comfortable with Windows environment
Ability to build and establish relationships.
Ability to travel to customers on a daily basis, some overnight.
Organized, strong analytical and communication skills.
Fluent in French (verbal/written) and English is an asset.

Working Conditions:

This position requires normal physical effort. Majority of the time is spent travelling in the car to visit customer stores.
Position requires normal visual/sensory effort.
The position typically operates in a generally agreeable work environment. Majority of the time is spent in the car, travelling to customers.
Mental Stress: There is regular pressure from various sources.
Will be away from home 23 nights per month.

Competencies: