Outside Sales Representative

**Who are we?**
- **UNFI is the leading distributor of natural, organic, and specialty foods in North America We're on a journey to transform the world of food for our customers, suppliers, and families. Our mission is simple: to provide healthier food choices to people everywhere.**_
- **Better Food, Better Future**_
- **As a member of our Outside Sales team, you’ll lead the way to drive sales, seek out new business opportunities, exceed customer expectations, and navigate the #Foodscape.**_
- **If you’re a Sales professional who enjoys being on the road (AND loves food as much as we do), our Outside Sales Rep. opportunity in Mississauga/Etobicoke may be right for you. Read on**_

**Position**:Outside Sales Representative

**Location and Territory**: Mississauga and Etobicoke (other areas to be assigned when required)

**Job Type**: Full Time

**Schedule**:Monday-Friday

**Language Requirements**:English

**Annual Salary**:$50,000 - $54,100

**Purpose**:
To cover designated territory developing potential customers and maintaining existing customers at projected sales levels.

**Responsibilities**:

- Time and territory management to accomplish daily, weekly and monthly sales goals including defining market demographics, competitor analysis, prospecting new business and existing account knowledge.
- Participate with UNFI Sales team to effectively maintain existing accounts, develop new business and address operational issues.
- Provide accurate and complete sales reports to Sales Manager in a timely manner.
- Submit appropriate and timely account information for all new and existing accounts for input into the UNFI information system.
- Participate in continuing education programs regarding company products, services and industry compliances.
- Document and resolve customer complaints.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:
**Education/Certification**:

- Post-Secondary education and/or equivalent related experience and training.
- Valid G-Class driver’s license or equivalent

**Required Knowledge**:

- Knowledge of Sales

**Experience**:

- Previous sales experience preferred.
- Previous experience in organic/natural Consumer Packaged Goods sales is an asset
- Computer experience preferred (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)

**Skills & Abilities**:

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Goal oriented self-starter with high energy level and competitive spirit
- Ability to travel extensively throughout assigned area

**Why work for UNFI Canada?**:

- Compensation includes a salary range of $50,000 - $54,100
- Car allowance provided
- Quarterly Sales Bonus Program offered
- Paid vacation and sick days
- Health & Dental Benefits packaged offered on your first day
- Retirement Savings Plan offered after 6 months of service
- Employee discount program on natural and organic foods
- Career advancement opportunities
- Friendly and helpful team

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

Pay: $50,000.00-$54,100.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Automobile allowance
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Etobicoke, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Outside Sales: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class G Licence (required)

Work Location: In person