At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales growth in Canada for a leading matcha green tea manufacturer.
- Company: Gui Tea, China's largest matcha green tea exporter, expanding into North America.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, commission, and annual leave based on service time.
- Other info: Opportunity to travel and build long-term partnerships in a thriving market.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and shape the future of the F&B industry with innovative products.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in FMCG/F&B, strong negotiation skills, and bilingual in English and Mandarin.
The predicted salary is between 4500 - 5500 $ per month.
Position
Sales Representative - F&B / Wholesale (Tea / Food / Beverages)
Location
Toronto, Canada
Working hours
Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Territory
Canada
Compensation
US $4,500-5,500/month (commensurate with experience) + Commission + annual leave based on serve time
Industry
Food & Beverage (Tea, Coffee, Beverage Ingredients, Wholesale)
About Us
Gui Tea is China’s largest matcha green tea manufacturer and exporter, producing ceremonial, beverage and culinary grades matcha, along with a wide range of matcha-related products.
With strong R&D capabilities, strict quality assurance systems and modern production facilities, we deliver consistent premium-quality products meeting global food-safety and export standards.
Our products serve major bubble-tea and coffee chains, catering businesses, bakeries and beverage factories worldwide.
As we enter the North American market, we are looking for a dedicated Sales Representative to drive growth across Canada, building long-term partnerships and delivering tailored ingredient solutions to our clients.
What You Will Do
- Lead business development in Canada - build and expand corporate clients in F&B, catering, bakery and beverage manufacturing industries.
- Introduce and wholesale Gui Tea’s product range; coordinate custom orders and tailor solutions to client needs.
- Serve as first regional hire: design sales plans and budgets.
- Propose new product development ideas - spanning tea, food or beverages - in collaboration with our R&D team in China.
- Identify key customers, conduct regular visits, manage client relationships, address complaints or requests, and ensure long-term cooperation.
- Handle import/export operations as needed.
- Represent the company at relevant exhibitions, business negotiations, and large-scale project cooperation.
- Prepare periodic market development reports and present monthly sales performance updates to the Vice President overseeing overseas markets.
- Develop and execute business and marketing strategies to identify growth opportunities and achieve sustainable sales growth.
- What We Are Looking For
- Must-Have
- Diploma or Degree in Business, Marketing or related field.
- At least 5 years’ relevant experience in FMCG / F&B / Catering / Wholesale industries.
- Strong skills in market analysis, channel development and business negotiation.
- Strong track record in B2B business development, channel building and key account management.
- Business mindset, target-driven, able to thrive under pressure; flexible and willing to travel frequently as needed.
- Fluent in both English and Mandarin.
- Preferred
- Experience working with matcha, coffee, bubble-tea or food/beverage ingredient suppliers is a plus.
- Having an existing network or resources in F&B supply, coffee/bubble-tea chains, catering or bakery industries - able to bring your own sales contacts and clients.
- Prior wholesale or export experience.
- Ability to communicate in French is a plus.
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Sales Manager employer: Gui Tea
Gui Tea is an exceptional employer that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work environment in the vibrant city of Toronto. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and the chance to lead business initiatives in the expanding North American market. Our supportive culture encourages creativity and teamwork, making it a rewarding place for passionate individuals looking to make a significant impact in the food and beverage industry.
