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Outside Sales Representative - Vancouver Island

🔍 Canada, British Columbia, Richmond

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Sales
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Jun 01, 2020 Post Date
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117026 Requisition #

POSITION PURPOSE:


*This position is located in Central / Northern Vancouver Island*


As an Outside Sales Representative, you will be reporting under the direction of our Sales Manager based out of Victoria, BC and work remotely within our Central / Northern Vancouver Island region.


The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for managing a designated territory developing potential customers and maintaining existing customers at projected sales levels by accomplishing daily, weekly and monthly sales goals including defining market demographics, competitor analysis, prospecting new business and existing account knowledge.


You also will participate with the UNFI Sales Team to effectively maintain existing accounts, develop new business and address operational issues. You will provide accurate and complete sales reports to Sales Managers and submit timely account information for all new and existing accounts to input into the UNFI information system.


You will also visit your designated territory and submit customer order requests on a weekly basis. 


You must have high speed internet at your home office, and have a reliable vehicle to commute to customer locations.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

  • 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.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
  • College degree and/or equivalent related experience and training.
  • Valid driver’s license
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
  • Knowledge of Sales
  • Understanding of related computer applications.
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
UNFI Canada believes in a diverse and accommodating workplace. UNFI Canada encourages and promotes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, disability or otherwise. UNFI Canada is committed to providing full accommodation for persons with disabilities in all active processes and procedures including but not limited to the recruitment process. To request any accommodation you may require to participate in the recruitment process (including alternative formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please contact the main recruiting contact for the position or Human Resources to discuss your specific needs.

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UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position.  Placement within the compensation range, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including geographic location, education, experience, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.  UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.
You will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs:  Paid Time Off; Sick Time; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.  Select roles may also be eligible for our long-term incentive program.


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