sales associate
Posted on
October 25, 2024
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Employer details
Arbutus Foods
Job details
*Qualifications *
Degree in Business management, marketing, communications, or related fields is preferred. Proven sales or retail experience as well as a proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications. Strong negotiation and consultative sales skills, as well as effective communication, excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. Exceptional customer service skills. Valid Drivers License and reliable vehicle are a must.
*Responsibilities*
The Sales Associate in this role will be responsible for managing current independent accounts throughout Vancouver Island, at store level. There will also need to be a focus on driving business growth through existing and new products for current customers and pursuing leads on potential customers, keeping abreast of the latest industry trends, and providing excellent after-sales service to retain customers
*RESPONSIBILTIES*
* Identifying potential customers through networking initiatives, cold-calling, and email communications.
* Preparing and delivering sales presentations to potential and existing customers.
* Promptly submitting customers' purchase orders to the relevant department for processing.
* Resolving customer complaints in a timely and professional manner to maintain customer loyalty.
* Manage existing account relationships to ensure customer needs are being met
* Utilize good project management and communication skills, and handle multiple projects concurrently
* Must handle own administrative tasks for designated customers, including listing forms, and any other customer requirements
* Manage product roll outs and follow up with customers and internal team to ensure customer satisfaction
* Work closely with the sales administration team to drive sales improvements by way of demos, promotional activities and supporting documents, and retail execution excellence
* Drive sales growth for current customers by expanding programs, making profitable changes and introducing new product lines in collaboration with company objectives and direction from the leadership team
* Drive sales growth by pursuing leads with potential customers both within and outside the grocery and CPG industry
* Assisting the customer service team, as requested, to resolve any customer issues such as delivery delays or short shipped product, invoicing discrepancies
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Dental care
* On-site parking
* Paid time off
* Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
* French not required
Shift:
* 8 hour shift
Work days:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
* Do you have a reliable vehicle?
Education:
* Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
* sales: 1 year (preferred)
* Customer service: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
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LocationVictoria, BC
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$50,000 to $60,000YEAR annually
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9501563748
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