Route Sales Representative - Carleton Place, Canada - The Great Canadian Meat Company

The Great Canadian Meat Company
The Great Canadian Meat Company
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Carleton Place, Canada

1 week ago

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JOIN A WINNING TEAM


The Great Canadian Meat Company has been producing high quality meat snacks including Pepperoni Sticks and Beef Jerky for over 30 years We are the Canadian Meat Stick leader with a portfolio of award-winning meat snacks which are locally crafted and hardwood smoked in Whitby, ON using the finest Canadian ingredients.


Our well established DSD network of professional Route Sales Representatives has helped to make us one of the most trusted vendor partners in the retail community.


Job description


We are looking for a motivated and dynamic self starter who is able to work independently to join our expanding team of Route Sales Representatives.


Industry Leading Compensation - top salary + commission

Signing Bonus - up to $2,500

  • Fleet Vehicle
  • Full Benefits package (including vision, dental, prescriptions, travel)
  • Paid vacation
  • Opportunity to build a longterm route; ideal combination of rewarding salary
with upside for entrepreneurial approach

  • Easy sell; well known brand with excellent market presence and top performing category

Experience with Confectionary, Potato Chips and Beverages a strong asset.
As a Route Sales Representative, there are two key responsibilities:
(1) Growing the route through maximizing existing and new customer opportunities.

(2) Providing excellent customer service through delivery of product, invoicing & merchandising.

You will be responsible for continuing to build the route for a successful high-growth business.

You will support an assigned group of retail customers, including grocery, gas and convenience stores, and opening up new business
.


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Top base compensation with strong incentives for growth_


Responsibilities:


  • Follow a daily route schedule
  • Monday to Friday
  • Occasional overnight travel may be required (we cover all expenses)
  • Communicate with store owners/managers daily to sell and merchandise products in stores
  • Assist store managers with purchasing decisions rotate stock, manage inventory levels to ensure fresh product
  • Stock shelves, and set up displays and marketing materials in stores according to store planogram
  • Visit new accounts and set up displays
  • Cultivate new accounts in your territory and upsell existing customers
  • Use company handheld device to create invoices and receive payments
  • Maintain inventory on truck, place weekly orders with warehouse in Ontario
  • Review invoices daily to ensure they are accurate and monies accounted for
  • Load and unload truck, maintain neat display of products on vehicle
  • Safe operation of a company vehicle (truckvan)
  • Increase customer satisfaction and grow your route efficiently

Qualifications and Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Hold a valid drivers license
  • Minimum 1 years route/sales delivery experience


  • Clean driving abstract

  • G Class
  • Criminal background check must be bondable
  • Minimum 21 years of age for vehicle insurance
  • Ability to lift 30 lbs, be physically active for most of shift
  • Available for early morning shift start time
  • Clean and tidy appearance
  • Excellent customer service, written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and solve customer concerns
  • No French required
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome diversity in our workplace.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Benefits:


  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

- sales: 1 year (preferred)

- driving: 1 year (preferred)


Licence/Certification:

  • Driver's license (required)

Work Location:
In person
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