Centennial Food Solutions is a leading provider of customized quality center-of-the-plate products in Western Canada. Our goal is simple: to connect our communities through great food and exceptional service. Our reputation as a dependable and flexible partner is why discerning restaurants, retailers, foodservice, and trading companies choose us time and time again. With branches across Western Canada and a vast network of business brands, we are uniquely positioned to bring value to our partners at every turn.

Position Title: Sales Representative
Location: Castlegar, BC or area
Starting Minimum: $50,000
Job Type: Full Time Permanent

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Sales Manager or designate, the Sales Representative will be responsible for managing the West Kootenay territory. The Sales representative will frequently travel through the territory, maintaining a close relationship with customers, as well as travel to Kelowna on a regular basis to participate in sales meetings.

Key Responsibilities:
• Selling to the existing customer base, utilizing call sheets.
• Ensuring timely collection of account balances from customers on a weekly basis, including distributing statements, processing credits, and ensuring adherence to invoice payment terms.
• Expanding the existing customer base while adhering to company protocols for new account acquisitions.
• Attend monthly sales meetings and the annual March conference.
• Driving sales growth and margin improvement within the existing customer base.
• Exploring opportunities to introduce new product lines.
• Collaborating with customers to implement weekly advertising strategies aimed at business expansion.
• Promoting protein specialties and Made at Centennial items.
• Understanding market conditions, product innovations and sales; sharing relevant information with customers as part of value-added services.
• 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 industry experience required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, customers, colleagues, and staff.
• Self-motivated and able to work in, and outside of an office setting.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability and willingness to frequently 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.