Business Development Specialist - Milton, Canada - Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd

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Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd.


Join one of the BEST teams in the Industry:

At Fresh Start Foods you'll 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

Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd was founded in 1993 to provide Foodservice Customers with a fresh alternative. An outstanding supply network, efficient distribution through our three regional locations, and our thoroughly
modern processing plant are all part of our commitment to provide the freshest fruits and vegetables possible.


Fresh Start Foods is currently seeking a full time
Business Development Specialist to join our team based in our
Milton, Ontario location.


Description of Role:


Reporting to the Business Development Manager, the Business Development Specialist has the overall responsibility to grow our sales through our broadline distribution partner, Gordon Food Service, within the existing customer base and attain and develop new business.

The Business Development Specialist is a hands-on sales professional with excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast paced environment.


Position:
Full-Time, Permanent


Schedule:
Mon-Fri, business hours


Salary:
$65.000/ year, bonus and allowance


Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Ability to identify opportunities for total category growth through report analysis and sales insights
  • Provide support to the Gordon Food Service Sales and Customer Solutions team
  • Provide support to Customer Service and Purchasing teams for day to day communication to Gordon Food Service
  • Coordinating new product development, new product listings for RMU/ Street opportunities
  • Maintaining regional customer order guide, catalog,sales material/POS and pricing
  • Planning participation and execution of Gordon Food Service sales training seminars and food shows
  • Participate in customer activities / events (social, charity, etc.) as required and represent Fresh Start Foods at all events attended

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:


  • Good analytical and problem solving skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Proficient with microsoft office/google suite
  • Ability to prioritize and to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Team player ability to work in a team environment
  • High level of detail and accuracy while working under specific deadlines
  • Able to work under mínimal supervision
  • Must have a vehicle in good condition
  • Must be able to travel overnight for business
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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