Sirius Personnel is a Placement and Headhunting Agency that Specializes in Sales and Marketing Professionals in Canada. ( Profile : Our client is an importer and distributor of specialized foods sold to bakeries and pastry shops and is looking for a bilingual Sales Manager, from the industry to both manage a small team and manage some key accounts. Territory : Province of Quebec (local to Montreal) and Eastern Ontario Workplace : Work from home (local to Montreal) Products/Services : Food products sold to bakeries and pastry shops Salary : Base $80,000-$95,000 Commissions/Bonus : 20% on base Car allowance : $/km Expenses reimbursement : All reasonable expenses reimbursed Other Benefits : Collective insurance Long-term disability Short-term disability Laptop and mobile provided 3 weeks vacation Employee discount on our products Functions : Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve revenue and market share growth targets. Lead, mentor, and motivate a sales team to deliver high performance. Set and monitor sales objectives, quotas, and KPIs for the team. Conduct regular sales meetings, training sessions, and performance evaluations. Serve as the primary contact for major accounts, ensuring customer satisfaction and long-term partnerships. Build and maintain relationships with key clients, including pastry shops, bakeries, and other foodservice providers. Identify opportunities for upselling, cross-selling, and introducing new products to existing accounts. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service agreements with key clients. Requirements : Development vs Maintenance: 50% vs 50% Road vs Office: 50% vs 50% Languages: French and English (bilingualism) Education: College degree or equivalent experience Training: On the job training but preference for candidates with experience in the industry Overnight Travel: Up to 20% overnight travel Years of experience: At least 5 years experience needed Other requirements : Your role will be that of a player/coach; managing a small team of reps and managing the relationships with our major accounts. Transferable contacts : Experience selling to bakeries and pastry shops and smaller independent retailers Transferable Knowledge : Knowledge of sales territory planning is a MUST
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Sirius Personnel | Sales Manager (food)