Business Development Manager

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Islands West Manufacturers Full time

If you are looking to join a dynamic and growing team, Islands West Produce has the right job for you With a long history in Victoria, 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 Business Development Manager to help us build our sales structure and expand our territory on the Lower Mainland.

This is a unique opportunity for that independent hunter to utilize their sales acumen, relationship-building abilities, solutions-driven attitude, and negotiation skills, to name a few.

This role is situated on the Lower Mainland and requires some weekend and holiday availability.

Your responsibilities include:

  • Sourcing and securing new accounts and managing existing relationships to achieve profitable sales growth
  • Building and maintaining positive relationships with customers by analyzing and helping them determine their right product mix.
  • Communicating to the Sales Team current market intel (pricing, supply, quality, trends ) gathered from existing customers and business development activities.
  • Entering sales orders and troubleshooting.
  • Collaborating with other departments and units to ensure business needs are supported

Your qualifications include:

  • 35 years experience in a similar role in the Foodservice, Retail or Hospitality industries preferred
  • University or College business degree or equivalent handson experience
  • Basic computer literacy in MS Office 36
  • Ability to work independently and within a sales team environment
  • Valid Class 5 driver's license with clean driver's abstract (Drivers N abstract & personal insurance discount)

Note:
Food Safe Level 1 and Hepatitis A Vaccination are required (Islands West will provide).

Our competitive compensation package includes:

  • Base salary + bonus incentive program
  • Extended healthcare benefits eligibility
  • Company vehicle/monthly car allowance + gas card
  • Company cell phone
  • Development opportunities
Who we are

As a locally run business, we have a clear appreciation of our important role in the community. As employers, we are committed to providing a safe, rewarding, and healthy workplace for our team members.


Established in 1992, Islands West is a locally operated wholesale produce company that is currently the leader in produce distribution in the Vancouver Island Region.

Based in Victoria, B.C., we take great pride in processing fresh fruits and vegetables in-house and shipping kitchen and consumer-ready products to restaurants, schools, hospitals, and retailers around the region.



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