Top Benefits
About the role
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
- Annual Safety Boot Allowance Program
- Full-time hours
- A team-oriented work environment
About Fresh Start Foods
Fresh Start Foods continues to be the leading value added and fresh produce supplier in Canada. Building on 25 years of growth and success, we understand the importance of satisfying the essential stakeholders in your business.
We ensure that high quality and value is delivered from field to table. We understand the critical nature of fresh produce to your offering and work diligently to ensure you are able to exceed your customers expectations.
With several well positioned locations in both Eastern and Western Canada, we are truly national and well positioned to deliver the freshest product possible.
Fresh Start Foods has two additional companies within our food family, J.G. Fruits and Vegetables in Montreal distributes both whole and fresh cut fruit, vegetables and other related products. Our Eating New Creations facility in Mississauga focuses on meeting retail and food-service needs in the manufacturing and assembly of salad & meal kits, a variety of portioned salads, sandwiches, fruit cups and other portioned fresh and dry products. Fresh Start Foods continues to grow and innovate, serving food service and retail customers from coast to coast!
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
Top Benefits
About the role
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
- Annual Safety Boot Allowance Program
- Full-time hours
- A team-oriented work environment
About Fresh Start Foods
Fresh Start Foods continues to be the leading value added and fresh produce supplier in Canada. Building on 25 years of growth and success, we understand the importance of satisfying the essential stakeholders in your business.
We ensure that high quality and value is delivered from field to table. We understand the critical nature of fresh produce to your offering and work diligently to ensure you are able to exceed your customers expectations.
With several well positioned locations in both Eastern and Western Canada, we are truly national and well positioned to deliver the freshest product possible.
Fresh Start Foods has two additional companies within our food family, J.G. Fruits and Vegetables in Montreal distributes both whole and fresh cut fruit, vegetables and other related products. Our Eating New Creations facility in Mississauga focuses on meeting retail and food-service needs in the manufacturing and assembly of salad & meal kits, a variety of portioned salads, sandwiches, fruit cups and other portioned fresh and dry products. Fresh Start Foods continues to grow and innovate, serving food service and retail customers from coast to coast!
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