Summer Student

2 weeks ago


Charlottetown, Canada Old Dutch Foods Ltd Full time

Old Dutch Foods Ltd. has an opening for a _**Summer Student**_ - **Route Sales Associate** in **Charlottetown, PE**.

If you enjoy independence and are looking for an exciting environment to grow and develop your workplace skills, in a growing industry, this is an ideal opportunity for you As a Summer Student - Route Sales Associate, you would service retailers with an assortment of popular snack food brands.

**Responsibilities**:

- Deliver, sell, and merchandise Old Dutch/Humpty Dumpty products.
- Fill store shelves and displays (delivery trucks are used and driver training is provided)
- Manage inventory levels and ensure product freshness.
- Follow an established delivery/service schedule.
- Operate a handheld invoicing computer system and be responsible for daily settlements.
- Service and communicate to customers in a professional and courteous manner.

**Requirements**:

- Sales experience or retail experience is an asset.
- Valid and clean driver's license. (Driver's abstract will be requested.)
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.
- Effective organization skills and can handle multiple priorities.
- Team player with strong communication skills.
- Able to perform physically demanding work (lifting, bending, kneeling, etc.)
- A reliable vehicle to get to worksites before accessing work vehicle
- Ability to travel out of the City on occasion

Training and Remuneration:

- Comprehensive training that will give you the skills and confidence to succeed.
- Old Dutch Foods Ltd. offers a competitive wage based on salary paid weekly, Tuesday to Saturday planned work week, and returning employment opportunities.
- A **$50/week bonus** is paid out to the student at the end of the agreed upon summer employment term.

Old Dutch Foods Ltd. is a proud family-owned company offering high quality snacks and service for over 65 years. Old Dutch first started in Winnipeg as a little chip company with a lot of heart. Soon, our tradition of making and delivering great-tasting snacks spread throughout all of Canada. Since 1954, our windmill has stood for quality and trust, old World charm, and a desire to create a long-lasting chip and snack tradition.

We would like to offer the right individual an opportunity to become part of our Old Dutch family and enjoy a great summer experience.. Old Dutch isn't just about chips, we have terrific snacks and many other products including our Humpty Dumpty brand. All this, plus great service, has kept Old Dutch in stores and homes across the country.

**Job Type**: Seasonal
Contract length: 5 months

**Salary**: $675.00 per week

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay



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