Outside Sales Representative

**Who are we?**
- **United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) the leading distributor of all natural, organic, and specialty foods We transform the world of food for our customers, suppliers, associates, and the families we serve every day Our mission is simple: to provide healthier food choices to people everywhere.**_
- **Better Food, Better Future**_
- **As a member of our Sales team, you will drive sales, exceed customer expectations and help us navigate the Foodscape.**_
- **Read on about our Sales opportunity on Vancouver Island**_

**Position**:Outside Sales Representative

**Job Type**:Full Time

**Schedule**:Monday to Friday

**Language Requirements**:English

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

**Location and Territory: Territory coverage includes travel to (but not limited to) accounts between Nanaimo, Campbell River, Cobble Hill, and other areas**

**Expected Salary: $54,100 per year**

**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
- 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

**Why work at UNFI Canada?**
- Base salary offered
- Car allowance provided
- Sales Bonus program offered
- 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
- 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

Pay: From $54,100.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- Outside Sales: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (required)

**Location**:

- Nanaimo, BC (required)

Work Location: On the road