Canda Six Fortune is one of the leading wholesalers and distributors of Asian food products. We are looking for a candidate for the position as a sales representative in our BC office.

Position Summary:

The Food Services – Sales Representative reports to the Food Service Sales Leader and is a team-player; supporting the Sales department in achieving sales targets. The role involves travelling locally to meet customers for sales meetings. The Food Service – Sales Representative meets with local retail stores, restaurants and distributors related to food service sales in order to maintain and grow customers accounts.

Responsibilities:

• Achieve sales targets and objectives
• Product promotion and introduction of new products to fill customer needs
• Increase and maintain product penetration
• Establish, develop and maintain long term business relationships with current customers and prospective customers to generate new business for the company’s products
• Clearance of short expiry products
• Do product and market research for company
• Resolve customer issues and problems by exhibiting a sense of urgency and professionalism
• Collect payments (accounts payable) on a regular basis and constantly ensure that there are no aging debts
• Ability to left/carry cases of product up to 20kg

Requirements/ Must-Haves:

• Basic product knowledge and sales known-how
• At least 1-2 years of sales experience
• Experience in planning and implementing sales strategy
• Strong communication skills and self motivation
• Market development – Ability to open new accounts for restaurant customers
• Customer relationship management – Ability to maintain and develop long term customer relationships
• Ability to push and promote products as well as use sales tools
• Proficiency in English, written and spoken is a must
• Strong negotiation and problem solving skills
• Basic planning and organization skills
• Proficiency with PC (working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint)
• Use of a reliable vehicle with valid driver’s license is required
• Ability to travel to different cities within BC

Note: Candidates with less experience may be considered for the Sales Assistant position.

Assets/ Nice-to-Haves:

• Ability to speak Mandarin / Cantonese / Korean will be an asset
• Asian food and seafood industry career/background would be an asset

Compensation & Benefits:

• Expected Hourly Wage: $19.47 to $27.30
• Disclosure Statements: A candidate’s experience and knowledge may influence the pay they receive for this position
• Attractive Quarterly Sales Bonus
• Comprehensive group benefits, including Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Paid Provincial Statutory Holidays
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)

Apply Now:

If you meet the requirements above, please send us your resume by E-mail with the position you are applying for as the “Subject” to hr@candasixfortune.com. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The HR team can be reached through text message, whatsapp or WeChat at 236-334-7369 for any inquiries. Please note that telephone calls will not be received through this number.

Canda Six Fortune Enterprise Co. Ltd. is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities, if you need accommodation in relation to the materials or process to be used in the selection, please contact our Human Resources Department via email at hr@candasixfortune.com.

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