Protein Product Specialist - Ottawa, Canada - Gordon Food Service

Gordon Food Service

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Welcome to Gordon Food Service We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share.

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Position Summary:

Executes strategic category plans to achieve volume and profit targets in support of segmented customer and brand marketing plans as defined by the division.

FULL flex benefits program
Company matching RRSP
Family culture
Advancement opportunities
Profit Sharing
Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
125 year, family owned and operated company history

Essential Functions:

Interfaces and collaborates with internal and external customers, brokers, and vendors to achieve sales and margin goals.
Provides consultative selling services on product category with District Sales Representatives(DSRs) and customers as requested to achieve category goals.
Analyzes relevant reports to understand the sales Market or Region key performance indicators and category impact and resources that drive effective decisionmaking.
Develops action plans to achieve category goals for the assigned Market, Region or Division.
Develops and utilizes training modules to plan and execute sales product training.
Analyzes sales reports, market trends and forecasts to identify segments and account targets. Identifies and presents product and produces trend information to internal and external customers.
Develops relationships with key customers to provide product expertise and product marketing trends.
Participates in food shows, and other related shows and activities, presenting product information in support of strategic plans.
Attends and contributes to meetings and activities as requested in support of identified needs and Market, Region or Division meetings as appropriate.
Provides input into the creation, measurement and execution of the marketing and management of product related expenses and resources.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and recourse, and time management skills.
Strong presentation skills
Must be able to read, interpret and execute plans and instructions.
Must have detailed knowledge of product and market trends and the link to business goals.
Must be able to work collaboratively with a variety of teams and individuals
Must be able to prioritize and schedule and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Observe legal and safety procedures.

Education and Experience:

Postsecondary education in Business, sales or Marketing
Several years' experience in food services sales as well as experience with Sales and Negotiation principles and procedures

Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embrac
es the diverse talent of its people.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent