Junior Field Sales Representative

**Who are we?**

• **UNFI is the leading distributor of organic, natural, and specialty foods in North America We transform the world of Food for our customers, associates, suppliers, and the families we serve on a daily basis Our mission is simple: to provide healthier food choices to people everywhere. **_
• **Better Food, Better Future**_

**We are seeking an aspiring Sales professional who is passionate about food, people, and the planet.**

**Recent college or university graduates are welcome to apply. **Applicants must be fluent in English and open to developing new skills and willing to take on new tasks within a team supported environment. **Access to a vehicle (with a valid driver's license/reliable means of transportation is heavily desired due to extensive travel on the road.**

**Position**:Junior Field Sales Representative

**Job Type**:Full Time permanent

**Schedule**:Monday-Friday

**Language Requirements**:English

**Working Conditions: Hybrid (4 days of travel on the road)**

**Location and Sales Territory: Territory coverage for this position includes (but is not limited to): Langley, Abbotsford, Chiliwack, Surrey, and Maple Ridge, BC and other areas when assigned**

**Purpose**

**Responsibilities**

• Inputs orders from customers, upsells customers and services customers within designated customer portfolio.
• 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.
• Documents and resolves customer complaints.
• Actively seeks to understand customer circumstances and business needs to find creative solutions.
• Communicates with customers in a prompt and courteous manner to identify and capitalize on new selling opportunities and address any issues with the customer’s order.
• Participates with UNFI Sales team to effectively maintain existing accounts, develop new business and address operational issues.
• Provides accurate and complete sales reports to Sales Manager in a timely manner.
• Submits appropriate and timely account information for all new and existing accounts for input into the UNFI information system.
• Attends trade shows, events and participates in UNFI sales training, continuing education regarding company products, services and industry compliances along with other functions.
• Performs other job duties as required.

**Job Requirements**

**Education/Certification(s)**

• Post Secondary education in Sales, Marketing, Business and/or equivalent experience in a related field
• Possession of a valid Driver’s license

**Experience**

• Previous sales experience preferred
• Previous industry experience in the natural/organic CPG space an asset

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Has previous knowledge of Sales
• Effective communicator in the English language, based on territory requirements
• Strength in ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Aptitude for learning new computer software and related technology & systems
• Knowledge of inside sales strategies, techniques as well as strong sales negotiation skills
• Professional customer-oriented attitude
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Attention to detail when entering orders
• Ability to travel to customer locations within the assigned area
• Knowledge of the Natural and Organic food business (preferred)
• Prior Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) experience considered an asset

**Reasons to Apply. Reasons to stay at UNFI Canada**

• Base salary offered
• Car allowance provided
• Eligibility to participate in Company's Sales Bonus program
• Health & Dental Benefits package made available on your first day
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Employee discount on natural and organic foods
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with employer-matching contributions available after completing 6 months of service
• Internal career opportunities
• Flexible work schedule
• A friendly and helpful team
• And last, but not least, the opportunity to be part of a meaningful organization that does meaningful work. Join us on our mission to provide healthier foods to consumers everywhere #BetterforAll #DeliverTogether

**Our Commitment**

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

**Salary**: From $50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**

• Automobile allowance
• Company events
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Supplemental pay types

• Bonus pay

**Experience**

• Sales: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification

• Class 5 Licence (required)

Ability to Commute

• Surrey, BC (required)

Work Location: On the road