Job Overview:

To cover designated territory developing potential customers and maintaining existing customers at projected sales levels.

Job Responsibilities:

• Time and territory management to accomplish daily, weekly and monthly sales goals including defining market demographics, competitor analysis, prospecting new business and existing account knowledge.
• Participate with UNFI Sales team to effectively maintain existing accounts, develop new business and address operational issues.
• Provide accurate and complete sales reports to Sales Manager in a timely manner.
• Submit appropriate and timely account information for all new and existing accounts for input into the UNFI information system.
• Participate in continuing education programs regarding company products, services and industry compliances.
• Document and resolve customer complaints.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Post-Secondary education and/or equivalent related experience and training.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent required

Required Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Sales
• Understanding of related computer applications (Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook)

Experience:

• Previous sales experience (preferably in a B2B capacity)
• Previous experience in organic/natural Consumer Packaged Goods sales is an asset
• Computer experience preferred (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Goal oriented self-starter with high energy level and competitive spirit
• Ability to travel extensively throughout assigned area

Work Environment:  

Onsite Role:  

• This position requires the associate to perform all duties at one of our UNFI locations, such as a customer, distribution center or office. 

Travel (major):  

• Travel is required up to 100% for this position. 

About UNFI: We are North America’s premier grocery wholesaler, delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to community grocers and retail chains alike. A pioneer in natural and organic foods, we are growing and transforming to meet the needs of an evolving workplace. Our 29,000+ employees work across America in our 50 Distribution Centers and corporate offices. Learn more: Organic, Natural and Conventional Food | Wholesale Food Distributors | UNFI 

Benefits: Base salary plus commission, Health & Dental benefits offered on first day of employment, vehicle allowance, 3 weeks PTO, RRSP with employer-matching contributions following 6 months of employment, mentorship program/developmental opportunities, employee discount on UNFI products.