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Position: Territory Sales RepresentativePosition Status: Permanent Full-TimeLocation: Candidate must reside in OntarioAvailable: ImmediatelyWere seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Territory Sales Representative to join the PureBites Team.Pure Treats is a leader in natural dog & cat treats and food, and has been offering pet-parents pure, natural and nutrient rich options since 2005. PureBites and PureSnacks branded products are available through leading North American pet specialty stores as well as in retailers such as Petco & PetSmart, Walmart, and online at Amazon & Chewy. Pure Treats is a fast-growing CPG company that has been leading the market in its categories for over 15 years.Primary Responsibilities:Grow top line sales through:oBuilding relationships with independent pet stores in Eastern Canada and USA.oCollaborating with distributor representatives through ride-alongs and brand training sessions.oEnsuring proper product placement and brand awareness be engaging store owners and their team.Represent the brand at events by:oRepresenting PureBites and participating at trade shows and industry events with distributors and retailers.oWorking closely with distributor and retailer teams to drive brand awareness.Perform regular store visits to represent the brand. This includes:oCreate and maintain a store visit route to support key stores on a consistent schedule.oEngage with local and out-of-town pet stores on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.oCollaborate with distributors sales representatives to drive growth.oWork with multiple internal departments to execute.oPresent and sell in new products & promotions.oRelationship building & customer satisfaction.The successful candidate will be expected to:oTravel locally and non-locally to pet stores.oDedicate one day per week to office administration and other non-store activities.Desired Qualifications, Competencies, and Skills:Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.Strong planning and organizational abilities.Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team, with a demonstrated talent for resolving complex issues with minimal supervision.Self-motivated with a desire to succeed and achieve sales targets.Confident, adaptable, and solution-oriented, with a demonstrated initiative and proactive mindset.Strong business acumen and active listening skills, with a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and reliability.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce)Additional Preferred Experience:Applicants with retail or restaurant experience are encouraged to apply, as these skills are highly transferable.Working in a related field such as consumer packaged goods or operations/distribution.Making sales calls in the pet specialty industry, with distributors, and in-store.Managing regulated products such as food or pharmaceuticals.Transparency About Travel and ExpensesPlease note that this role requires up to 80% travel with 4-5 overnight travel per month. Business and travel expenses are paid at the end of each month. Employees are responsible for covering expenses using their personal credit card, which will be reimbursed promptly at the month's end.Other:Pure Treats offers a positive work environment, a competitive salary and the opportunity to grow within a dynamic team.Regular business hours: 8AM 5PM Monday to Friday5-10 weekends a year depending on tradeshow scheduleWhat we offer:A positive work environment, competitive salary, and the opportunity to grow and make an impact within a dynamic team.A great culture and team that embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace and that is considerate and passionate about their work and the Pure Treats Mission.As a company with a dedicated and hard-working team that also values work-life balance, we offer Friday summer half days in addition to all statutory holidays and paid vacation time.Commission & bonus programs.A pet parent leave which includes a paid day off for new pet parents and a paid day off to mourn the passing of pets.A casual dress code for all home office employees.Discounted pet products so our team can help keep their pets happy and healthy with the best treats, food, and toppers in the world.Please apply via LinkedIn and attach your cover letter to be considered. We thank all candidates for showing interest in this position, however only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Pure Treats is an equal opportunity employer.