Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Sales Consultant, Foodservice on a permanent basis in The Grocery People (TGP) Independent Business team. This position is a hybrid opportunity, with regular onsite customer visits, and will be based in Edmonton.

Join our team as a Sales Consultant and help us expand our brand in the dynamic and competitive foodservice industry. We're looking for a motivated individual to partner with independent operators and provide innovative in-store and delivery solutions. Grow your career with us and make a positive impact on the industry.

What you’ll do:

• Maintain and grow sales territory by meeting pre-determined targets for food service street and corporate accounts, providing consultative support, identifying new business opportunities and product delivery improvements.
• Proactively identify and qualify new prospect food service and corporate customers by staying informed of changes in the hospitality industry and progressing through the onboarding process to mature the account.
• Stay informed of food service operator's landscape and vendor manufacturing industry product innovation, and leverage resources such as our Culinary Centre to continuously learn and apply knowledge to grow client trust and engagement.
• Attend and participate in team sales meetings, team huddles, Culinary Centre programs, and customer facing events.
• Travel 75% of the workday participating in-person customer visits within Edmonton & greater Edmonton area.

Who you’ll work with:

The Team: You will work closely with the Foodservice Sales, Culinary Centre and TGP Wholesale Market Teams. Our sales team strives to bring out the absolute best in each other; cultivate a culture of collaboration, support, and innovation within a group of professional people who actively participate in maintaining a positive, enjoyable work environment.

The Collaborators: You will work closely with the foodservice vendor community, coordinating joint customers calls to grow the business.

Why it matters:

We help feed Western Canada by providing fresh groceries and wholesale solutions to independent retail stores, restaurants and other food establishments in communities large and small.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Sales & Marketing and:

• Have a degree, with a preference for Business or Marketing
• Have 3 – 5 years of relevant culinary management experience in the foodservice industry. (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered)
• Journeyman, Red Seal Commercial Cooking Certification, or professional sales training would be an asset.
• Have a Class 5 driver’s license.

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
• As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit fcl.crs.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via fclhr@fcl.crs. All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by May 29th, 2023.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. FCLHP

As this position is considered a position of trust and safety sensitive, you may be required to complete a substance test, criminal record check and reference check in accordance with FCL policies.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.