Sales Representative

Penguin Meat Supply is a trusted and established meat manufacturer and distributor with over 50 years of experience. Serving Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island, we pride ourselves on offering the highest quality and widest selection of protein products to butcher shops, grocery stores, food service and manufacturers.

Position Title: Sales Representative

Location: Vancouver, BC

Starting Minimum: $50,000 annually

Job Type: Full Time Permanent

Position Summary:

Reporting to the General Manager or their designate, the Sales Representative will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong client relationships, with a primary focus on expanding the Asian protein market in the Greater Vancouver Area. This role requires a proactive, self-motivated individual with a passion for sales and a deep understanding of cultural preferences and market dynamics within the Asian food sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow sales within the existing customer base using call sheets and structured outreach.
• Collect weekly account balances, distribute statements and credits, and ensure timely payment of invoices.
• Identify and onboard new clients following company protocols for account setup.
• Attend regular sales meetings (virtual or in-person) and participate in the annual company conference.
• Drive sales growth and improve profit margins across assigned accounts.
• Collaborate with internal teams to introduce and promote new product lines.
• Work with clients to develop weekly advertising strategies that support business growth.
• Promote specialty protein products, including "Penguin" branded items, with a focus on East Asian-style proteins.
• Stay informed on market trends, product innovations, and competitor activity; share insights with clients as part of a value-added service approach.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
• Demonstrate a high level of self-motivation and commitment to achieving sales targets.
• Leverage industry knowledge and experience, particularly in working with East Asian focused supermarkets, independent retailers, and restaurants to enhance sales effectiveness.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 1 to 2 years progressive sales experience in a similar sized operation; a combination of post-secondary education and experience will also be considered.
• 1 to 3 years of related protein industry experience would be considered an asset.
• Communicate effectively in English and speaking an Eastern Asiatic language would be considered an asset to support strong client engagement and relationship-building.
• Familiarity with the East Asian protein market is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport across diverse client groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, customers, colleagues, and staff.
• Ability to work comfortably on computers.
• Self-motivated and able to work in, and outside of an office setting.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive Health and Dental coverage for you and your family.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions.
• Subsidized Company Share Ownership plan.
• Employee Family Assistance Program (support for mental health, financial services, and legal needs).
• Employee pricing on thousands of high-quality foods.
• Career advancement opportunities and training across the company.
• Instant Pay: through pay streaming you can have instant access to earnings without having to wait for payday
• Belonging to a team that is passionate about food and long-term success.

Please note:

• Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. Centennial Food Solutions regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas.
• Please note that final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check which may include but not be limited to criminal, and/or credit testing.