If you are looking to join a dynamic and growing team, Islands West Produce has the right job for you! With a long history on Vancouver Island, we pride ourselves on providing excellent client service and being passionate about our Islands West product offerings.

Our Sales Team is looking for a tenacious and savvy Junior Sales Representative teammate to provide support for the existing sales team. This is a great opportunity that will help you develop your sales skills.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop sales activities expertise, including the Islands West brand, customers, products and all other aspects of service. Focus on sales processes and product knowledge.
• Weekly Sales Representative shadowing gaining knowledge of direct selling and relationship building with new and existing accounts.
• Providing support for Sales order entry and troubleshooting in-person, via phone and via email with a high level of accuracy.
• Administrative support, including quality inspections and sales marketing materials.
• Provides holiday and weekend relief for the Sales Team in their respective territories.
• Work closely and communicate often with other departments such as Warehouse, Sales, Office, Production, and Transportation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 years’ experience in a similar role in the Foodservice, Retail or Hospitality industries is an asset
• Basic computer literacy in MS Office 365.
• A high level of motivation, ability to work in a high-pressure environment with minimal supervision and excellent multitasking skills.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with clean driver’s abstract (Drivers N abstract & personal insurance discount).
• Ideal candidate lives in Vancouver Island.

OUR COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Extended healthcare benefits eligibility
• Development opportunities