Foodservice Multi-Unit Sales Representative

 The Opportunity:

Responsible for supporting the Multi Unit Sales teams by ensuring key sales information, insights and recommendations are available on a timely basis to enhance customer business development efforts. Equally responsible for providing support and information to internal business functions consequently allowing Multi Unit Sales teams effective external focus.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by May 22. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Reporting directly to the Multi Unit Sales Director, this role provides an opportunity for ambitious and willing candidates to develop their career at a tier 1 CPG Food Company, while building a deep understanding of the foodservice industry and Maple Leaf’s internal workings.

Work directly with the Multi Unit Director and Multi Unit Sales Managers to manage internal processes, and projects. Projects can consist of: Participate in the creation of new menu items for key customers, collaborating with marketing and product development Build and summarize forecasts with the Multi Unit Director and Sales Manager Partner with cross functional teams to create recommendations that will enable our sales team to increase sales
(ie. Pricing, Product Development, Fulfillment, Marketing, Revenue Management)

Work directly with Multi Unit Director and Multi Unit Sales Managers to prepare and attend key customer meetings. Potential customers that candidates will have the opportunity to interact with: Chick fil a, Chipotle, Recipe Unlimited, MTY Group, Osmow’s, Wild Wing, McDonalds, Tim Horton’s, A&W, Pizza Nova, Pizza Pizza, Popeye’s, Subway, Mr. Sub, etc. Effectively communicate customer requirements across all internal functions

Develop a deep understanding of our various customers to provide value-added services to Multi Unit Sales Team, ultimately building winning relationships internally and externally.

Build your business literacy and commercial acumen in a large organization; leveraging data and resources internally and externally to build your stories. Inclusive of shipment data, market data, financial data, and network capabilities.

Ensure systems / processes are effectively managed and improved.

Complete analysis, gain key insights and make recommendations on key performance indicators/trends and future opportunities such as sales volume, trade spend, promotions, new product launches, pricing, etc.

Build communication styles across various mediums of the organization.

Assist sales team with information requests, key insights, recommendations, and processes. Support external processes / lead and support internal processes. Post game item launches and provide perspectives on how to improve.

Provide back-up support to Multi Unit Sales Managers (i.e. vacation coverage etc.)

Order samples for customer engagements/meetings/tradeshows

Improve internal process to support effectiveness, efficiency and external focus

Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

Post-secondary education required - business focus preferred

2-3 years’ work experience in a sales or marketing function

Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Power point)

Natural curiosity and Strong analytical skills; ability to gain and communicate key insights

Strong interpersonal skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced, demanding work environment

Highly organized, fact-based and detail oriented

Able to anticipate internal/external customers’ needs and proactively seek to satisfy those needs

Strong at understanding and building key relationships.

Critical Thinking and Problem solving skills are required

An eye for Continuous improvement; while building out an entrepreneurial mindset.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.

An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.

A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance—combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting. 

Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.

Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.

Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.

Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.

Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.