KIT Recruitment is working with a reputable food manufacturing client to find a dynamic and experienced Director of Sales for their St. Laurent, QC location. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that specializes in retail-ready beef and lamb products. The successful candidate will lead sales efforts in the Quebec and Atlantic regions, overseeing customer relationships, strategic growth initiatives, and a high-performing sales team to meet and exceed organizational objectives.

Position Details:

• Salary: $120,000 - $150,000
• Bonus: Up to 30% based on performance
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, onsite
• Vacation: 4 weeks to start
• RRSP: 10% company contribution after 1 year of employment
• Vehicle: Leased company vehicle provided
• Relocation: Assistance available

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans for the Quebec and Atlantic markets in collaboration with the VP Sales, Canada.
• Oversee and manage a team of sales professionals, providing leadership, performance coaching, and KPI monitoring.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key retail, food service, and trade clients, including Metro, Loblaws, Costco, and Walmart.
• Drive growth in fresh and frozen beef/lamb product categories, ensuring effective execution of customer supply needs.
• Coordinate product availability with the procurement and logistics teams to support planned promotions and inventory forecasts.
• Monitor financial performance, including sales, margins, market share, and accounts receivables.
• Conduct market research and maintain competitive intelligence to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Create and manage promotional and sales communication materials tailored to regional needs.
• Ensure customer satisfaction targets are met and employee engagement remains high.

Qualifications:

• College diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of sales leadership experience within the meat manufacturing or distribution industry, with a focus on retail-ready beef and/or lamb products.
• Proven success selling to major retail and food service accounts.
• Strong knowledge of retail case-ready protein and further processed meat products.
• Experience with demand planning, sales strategy, and contract negotiation.
• Strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
• Bilingual in English and French is a strong asset.
• Ability to travel regionally as required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.