Sales Product Specialist

2 weeks ago


Winnipeg, Canada Gordon Food Service Full time

_**Position Summary**:_

Product Specialist - for Fruits, Vegetables and Dairy category, is responsible for:

- Providing sales support, product knowledge, guidance and training to the sales group while constantly improving their understanding of the produce and dairy industries.
- Identify customer needs and provide options that meet their requirements to create additional sales.

**This position is located in Winnipeg, MB**
- **Minimum Education and Experience**:_
- Culinary, Sales, Marketing, Business - Preferred
- Certification or License - Must maintain a valid, unrestricted provincial driver’s license and safe driving record per GFS policy. - Required
- Certification or License - Culinary certification (such as Red Seal) -Preferred
- Two years previous product, marketing, or internal sales experience **-or-** six years previous product, marketing, or internal sales experience in lieu of a bachelor degree.
- **Essential Functions**:_
- The Product Specialist - FVD works with the sales team driving sales with existing customers and identifying new opportunities.
- Provide relevant business solutions to complement the initiatives of our Sales and Marketing teams, with an ultimate goal of increasing the overall market share of Gordon Food Service.
- Must be aware and stay current with the commodity market and market trends.
- Consults with key customers to provide menu analysis and development with assistance from the divisional Culinary Team.
- Provide problem analysis and resolution to customers and DSR on product related concerns.
- Supports customer menu engineering by developing and testing recipes for customers as requested by Divisional Leadership and customizes existing Gordon Food Service deck recipes to specific customer needs.
- Researches local trends and provides guidance to support customer relationship management.
- Provides insights to divisional Marketing and Sales teams, and ensures the success of customer events and activities result in business metric improvement for both customer and company.
- Ensures consistent and relevant product and culinary training for sales teams, in collaboration with other divisional marketing team members.
- Provides local culinary support, insights, division and customer relationship management training, and engagement (extension of Category and Product Brands) to help support business growth (for both customers and company).
- Leverages Home Office content, insights to be used in the Division and direct to customers, support adoption and leverage of tools.
- Participates in the execution of food shows, other related shows and activities in support of strategic divisional events.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- **Knowledge / Skills / Abilities**:_
- Strong culinary knowledge and skill; safe food handling practices
- Strong product category experience and knowledge
- Ability to develop creative food solutions
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Proficient communication skills ‐ both written and verbal ‐ to communicate effectively with a broad‐based team including diverse internal stakeholders and vendors.
- Proficient skill in presentation creation and delivery
- Time management and organizational skills to manage multiple projects
- Strong business acumen and understanding of restaurant operations
- Proven ability to deliver results and facilitate a collaborative environment
- Must be able to travel at 50% of the time

GFSCA

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $64,000.00-$68,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- WINNIPEG, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in WINNIPEG, MB



  • Winnipeg, Canada Gordon Food Service Full time

    _**Position Summary**:_ Product Specialist - for the Centre of the Plate (Protein) category, is responsible for: - providing sales support, product knowledge, guidance and training to the sales group while constantly improving their understanding of the centre of the plate (protein) category. - identify customer needs and provide options that meet their...


  • Winnipeg, Canada Gordon Food Service Full time

    **_Position Summary: _** Product Specialist - for the Centre of the Plate (Protein) category, is responsible for: - providing sales support, product knowledge, guidance and training to the sales group while constantly improving their understanding of the centre of the plate (protein) category. - identify customer needs and provide options that meet their...

  • Product Specialist

    3 weeks ago


    Winnipeg, Canada Focus Hyundai Full time

    We are looking for a Product Specialist to join our strong and committed team, that has many years of experience exceeding our customer’s expectations. Our Product Specialists** **are essential to the cultural fabric of our business, they are customer-oriented and driven individuals who are passionate about meeting customer needs. In this role, you will...

  • Product Specialist

    1 week ago


    Winnipeg, Canada Axalta Coating Systems Full time

    **Primary Responsibilities** The Product Specialist is a product technical resource for the market sales team. He/she will support all Axalta products in all segments including: Premium, Mainstream, and Economy to promote growth and customer loyalty. The Product Specialist works as a member of a market sales team to contribute to sales growth and customer...


  • Winnipeg, Canada Premium Retail Services Full time

    As a Google Sales Specialist, you'll excite customers and help spark sales for Google by engaging store personnel and making products stand out on shelves. **What’s in it for you?** - Be a part of a collaborative and culture-oriented team. - Represent one of the largest technology brands in the world. - Premium-provided training to help evaluate your...


  • Winnipeg, Canada Laivly Full time

    **Overview** We are an ambitious company of curious technologists. We don’t just code, we invent. We don’t just build, we create. We are gamers, sci-fi geeks, and artists. We help the world’s biggest brands discover and leverage Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Digital Automation. The team at Laivly is hiring a **Product Solutions...

  • Product Specialist

    2 weeks ago


    Winnipeg, Canada Axalta Full time

    Primary Responsibilities: The Product Specialist is a product technical resource for the market sales team. He/she will support all Axalta products in all segments including: Premium, Mainstream, and Economy to promote growth and customer loyalty. The Product Specialist works as a member of a market sales team to contribute to sales growth and customer...

  • Sales Specialist

    3 weeks ago


    Winnipeg, Canada Spicers Canada ULC Full time

    Backed by a fifth-generation family-owned company, Spicers is a leading distributor of commercial print and business papers, specialty products, graphic solutions, sign & display equipment and materials, and packaging and facility supplies and equipment. We’re based in Vaughan, Ontario, with 23 regional locations that include custom manufacturing...

  • Sales Specialist

    2 weeks ago


    Winnipeg, Canada Axalta Full time

    Primary Responsibilities: The Sales Specialist is responsible for growing business and selling solutions to potential Axalta’s customers within a market. As a member of the Regional sales team the Sales Specialist will partner with our coatings customers to drive new business to Axalta. The Sales Specialist works with a high sense of urgency and...


  • Winnipeg, Canada Don's Photo Full time

    **Job Title: Ecommerce Product/Marketing Specialist** Don’s Photo is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to take on the role of Ecommerce Product/Marketing Specialist. This role requires someone that is versatile, driven and cares about quality, details, and communication. We help bring the stories and memories of our community to life. Come join...

  • Sales Specialist

    4 weeks ago


    Winnipeg, Canada Graphics Decal HQ Full time

    Sales and Marketing Specialist **Key Responsibilities**: - Identify and engage prospective clients to generate new business opportunities. - Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers to ensure repeat business. - Present and promote our range of printing products and services to meet customer needs. - Prepare and deliver persuasive...


  • Winnipeg, Canada The Jim Pattison Auto Group Full time

    The Jim Pattison Auto Group has 28 locations and 16 brands in Western Canada. We are continually expanding and acquiring new locations and brands while improving our market share. The Jim Pattison Auto Group’s relentless commitment to customer satisfaction has allowed us to grow into one of Canada’s largest companies. We encourage career growth and...


  • Winnipeg, Canada Don's Photo Full time

    **Job Title: Ecommerce Product/Marketing Specialist** Don’s Photo is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to take on the lead role of an exciting new ecommerce project. This role requires someone that is creative, versatile, driven and cares about their quality of work. We help bring the stories and memories of our community to life. Come join...


  • Winnipeg, Canada Laivly Full time

    **About LAIVLY** Seeking curious and creative types! We are an ambitious company of innovators building and shaping the future of customer service technology. Our solutions help the world’s biggest brands leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning, and digital automation in their contact centers to deliver better customer experiences. Led by a...


  • Winnipeg, Canada The Jim Pattison Auto Group Full time

    The Jim Pattison Auto Group’s relentless commitment to customer satisfaction has allowed us to grow into one of Canada’s largest companies. We encourage career growth and personal development within our company. We are looking for individuals who can contribute to our business operations today and our future growth. We encourage those with the required...


  • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Westburne Full time

    Westburne is much more than electrical products. We are Canada's market leader in energy solutions, renewables, lighting, wire & cable, automation and connected network solutions. We have access to the best partners in the industry and we go above and beyond to help our customers and partners grow. As the Outside Technical Sales – Smart Components...


  • Winnipeg, Canada PT PROTECH TELECOM LTD. Full time

    Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate - Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year **Tasks**: - Promote sales to existing clients - Assess client's needs and resources to recommend the appropriate goods or services - Develop reports and proposals to illustrate benefits from use of good or service - Deliver sales presentations - Conduct...

  • Sales Specialist

    1 week ago


    Winnipeg, Canada White Cap Full time

    A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities. The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving...

  • Sales Specialist

    1 week ago


    Winnipeg, Canada goeasy Full time

    **easyhome** is the largest merchandise lease-to-own company in Canada. With over 170 locations from coast to coast, we offer top quality, brand name household furnishings, appliances and home electronics to consumers on convenient weekly or monthly leasing agreements. **So what will a Sales Specialist do?** - **Create great customer sales experiences** in...

  • Product Specialist

    1 week ago


    Winnipeg, Canada Mercedes-Benz Winnipeg Full time

    We are looking for a Product Specialist to join our strong and committed team with many years of experience exceeding our customer’s expectations. Our Sales Professionals** **are essential to the cultural fabric of our business, they are customer-oriented and driven individuals who are passionate about meeting customer needs. In this role, you will use...