Director of Sales

Job Description

Join one of the BEST teams in the Industry

At Fresh Start Foods you'll find qualified professionals that stand out with their experience and understand that customers are at the centre of everything we do.

We are seeking individuals:

• Who are customer centric
• Who are able to deliver on their commitments
• Who value individual excellence and collective performance
• Who care and give back - sustainable agriculture, the environment, corporate citizenship
• Who go above and beyond to provide options for our customers
• Who understand the foodservice/hospitality/retail business and bring extensive knowledge and experience

Position Overview
As the Gordon Food Service supplier of fresh cut vegetables and fruit, we are looking for a Director of Sales to lead our business in Ontario. The Director of Sales role requires exceptional management of sales performance among sales staff. This position is responsible for coaching, mentoring and developing the talent of their sales associates to achieve planned growth within their district.

Position: Full Time, Permanent
Schedule: Monday to Friday, in office.

Location: Milton, ON
Travel: Primarily within province, but as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage the performance and development of the sales & marketing team

Effectively lead and facilitate meetings that educate, motivate and produce results

Lead and direct customer engagement efforts; upsell expanded service options

Fully leverage the management of sales planning, prospecting and daily customer engagement

Directly manage and engage critical customers; support meeting and exceeding customer expectations

Deliver programs or processes where necessary that supports staff achieving performance metrics

Lead, coach, mentor and develop others based on the GFS Cornerstone Values and Principles

Achieve planned growth and sustain strong customer relations

Required Skills and Qualifications

Sales leadership experience of 5+ years

Sales experience in the food, beverage, or produce industry

Be able to make decisions with speed, conviction & precision

Have a solid understanding of relevant KPI's and how they impact future decision making

Be able to divide focus on short, medium and long term perspectives and strategies

Demonstrate a servant leadership style

A valid driver’s license, vehicle and ability to travel as required.

Fresh Start Foods offers a range of benefits, including:

Comprehensive health and dental benefits (including vision, prescription drugs, and extended health coverage)

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching Program

Annual Profit Sharing Bonus

Employee Family Assistance Program

Opportunities for career advancement

Employee Recognition Programs

Company-sponsored events

Training opportunities

Full-time hours

A team-oriented work environment

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Fresh Start Foods is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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