London Based Route Relief Sales Representative for - The Great Canadian Meat Company

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Do you enjoy travel and are looking to 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.


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


Industry Leading Compensation - top salary + commission

Signing Bonus - up to $2,500

  • Fleet Vehicle
  • Full Benefits package (including vision, dental, prescriptions, travel)
  • Paid vacation
  • 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 Relief Route Sales Representative, you would work with existing route sales people to aid in selling and developing their routes.

You would support an assigned group of retail customers, including grocery, gas and convenience stores throughout Ontario by providing excellent customer service through delivery of product, invoicing and merchandising.


Responsibilities:


  • Work with existing route sales personnel in their territories.
  • Overnight travel will be required within Ontario (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 as required
  • Cultivate new accounts 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 as required
  • 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

Qualifications and Requirements

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

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • London, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

- driving: 1 year (preferred)

- sales: 1 year (required)


Licence/Certification:

  • Driver's license (required)

Location:


  • London, ON (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

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