City : Ottawa

Category : Sales

Industry : Food and Beverage Industry

Employer : PepsiCo Canada

EPSICO BEVERAGES CANADA| Food Service Sales Representative| Ottawa, ON

The Role:

If you are thirsty for challenge, creative, love to be on the road, and work best in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, then this job is for you! In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with brands like Pepsi, Bubly, Gatorade, deliver high-quality customer service and introduce our innovative products by partnering with your team and our Food Service customers.

The Food Service Representative contributes to the success of the PepsiCo Beverages Canada by maximizing business growth through the acquisition of new customers and maintenance of existing customer in various channels such as Restaurants, Recreational, Workplace, and Vending.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Achieving foodservice sales volume, revenue, and profitability goals for the assigned territory by providing superior customer service;
• Growing base business through effective selling and execution of monthly business priorities;
• Prospecting and acquiring new foodservice accounts using customized proposals;
• Converting local and national business accounts ensuring marketing equipment and product placement;
• Effectively collaborating cross-functionally with local Field Sales team to ensure business objectives are met;
• Activating local marketplace initiatives and promotions to build brand development and maximize brand performance;
• Identifying and aligning resources required to support account execution;
• Preparing account and equipment profiles and service contracts;
• Ensuring Merchandising standards are executed in all accounts

Who is good for the team:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 1-2 years of fact-based direct selling experience preferred
• Food Service or Consumer Products experience preferred
• Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and under minimal supervision
• Demonstrated computer proficiency: Microsoft Suite
• Solid presentation skills required
• Possess a valid driver's license and own vehicle
• Bilingual in French & English is required

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive compensation, benefits, pension, RRSP contribution and vacation time
• A flexible working environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance
• A dynamic and inclusive culture that promotes you to bring your whole-self to work
• A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development
• An opportunity to be meaningful and impactful within your work and projects