Specialist, Business Development

Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd.
Join one of the BEST teams in the Industry
At Fresh Start Foods you'll find qualified professionals that stand out with their experience and understand that customers are at the centre of everything we do.
We are seeking individuals:

- Who are customer centric
- Who are able to deliver on their commitments
- Who value individual excellence and collective performance
- Who care and give back - sustainable agriculture, the environment, corporate citizenship
- Who go above and beyond to provide options for our customers
- Who understand the foodservice/hospitality/retail business and bring extensive knowledge and experience

Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd. was founded in 1993 to provide Foodservice Customers with a fresh alternative. An outstanding supply network, efficient distribution through our three regional locations, and our thoroughly modern processing plant are all part of our commitment to provide the freshest fruits and vegetables possible.
We are currently seeking a full time Business Development Manager (Sales) to join our team strategically located in Ottawa, Ontario.
Description of Role:
As a Business Developer with Fresh Start Foods, you will have overall responsibility for a number of tasks such as:

- Developing new business leads, expanding current and future client base
- Strong customer service support to our current client base
- Partnering with current customer base to provide unique value added produce solutions
- Coordination of all budgeting, pricing, and reporting support for your territory

What you bring to the Fresh Start Foods Table:

- 3-5 years of sales experience in the food / consumer packaged goods industry, food service, or a related industry experience
- Specific produce experience would be an asset
- A track record of sales success in both top line volume growth and broadening sales within current client base
- Strong commitment to customer service
- Excellent communication, presentation, and financial management skills
- Bilingual in English/French seen as an asset but not required

What's in it for you:

- Team based work environment
- Training & Job security
- Opportunity for advancement
- Employee Purchase Program
- Profit Sharing
- Medical, Dental, Vision (after 30 days of continuous service)
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Program - Company Match Up to 3%
- Company sponsored events (Family Picnic, Staff Celebration, BBQ’s)

Fresh Start Foods is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people.
All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Fresh Start Foods is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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