If you are looking to join a dynamic and growing team, Islands West Produce has the right job for you! With a long history on Vancouver Island, we pride ourselves on providing excellent client service and being passionate about our Islands West product offerings.
Our Sales Team is looking for a tenacious and savvy Junior Sales Representative teammate to provide support for the existing sales team. This is a great opportunity that will help you develop your sales skills.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Develop sales activities expertise, including the Islands West brand, customers, products and all other aspects of service. Focus on sales processes and product knowledge.
* Weekly Sales Representative shadowing gaining knowledge of direct selling and relationship building with new and existing accounts.
* Providing support for Sales order entry and troubleshooting in-person, via phone and via email with a high level of accuracy.
* Administrative support, including quality inspections and sales marketing materials.
* Provide holiday and weekend relief for the Sales Team in their respective territories.
* Work closely and communicate often with other departments such as Warehouse, Sales, Office, Production, and Transportation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* 1 year of experience in a similar role in the Foodservice, Retail or Hospitality industries is an asset.
* Basic computer literacy in MS Office 365.
* A high level of motivation, ability to work in a high-pressure environment with minimal supervision, and excellent multitasking skills.
* Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract (Drivers N abstract & personal insurance discount).
* Ideal candidate lives on Vancouver Island.
OUR COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGE INCLUDES:
* Extended healthcare benefits eligibility.
* Development opportunities.
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