Regional Sales Director in Vancouver

Location: Vancouver, BC

Salary: $100k - $110k Base + $30k/$35k Full Benefits + RRSP Plan Company Vehicle (Fuel, Maintenance and Insurance)

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Coaching and personal development of team members.
• Identify, secure and develop strategic business partners and multipliers, including distributors/dealers, food service consultants, etc., including initial and follow-up visits with partners to promote activities and drive sales.
• Monitor and report to executive management on sales team and partner issues, based on activity data from CRM software.
• Work within structured sales approach to enable sales team to meet activity targets.
• Plan and record activities for all open business opportunities in CRM software.
• Increase customer base of new unit sales by effectively coaching and developing the sales team.
• Plan follow-up activities according to structured sales procedures.
• Participate in or assist partners with regional trade shows and events when needed.
• Coaching and development of sales team on RCL performance and progress.
• Assist sales team and partners with 'RATIONAL Cooking Live' (RCL) demonstrations, including working with sales team to plan and perform structured RCL's together with partners.
• Performing RCL audits to promote and encourage development and increased results.
• Working collaboratively with Customer Care, Service and Chef Teams.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5+ years of food service operations/chef experience mandatory; Sales experience within the food industry is preferred.
• Associate/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience; culinary degree or equivalent experience desired.
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with customers and team members.
• Pro-Active and Detail oriented.
• Collaborative and able to work autonomously.
• Enthusiastic, motivated and goal-driven.
• Microsoft Office Package Required.
• IT Skills: Salesforce, AutoQuote, ConnectedCooking (Preferred).
• Ability to travel, up to 50% of time.

Language Skills: English (Mandatory), French (Mandatory for Quebec and Preferred for other markets)

Mathematical Skills: Ability to complete basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division; understanding of concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to drive in metropolitan city traffic, walk and take mass transit in metropolitan areas as needed, move easily in and out of a vehicle, move easily in a food service kitchen environment and be able to lift 23 kg.

Work Environment: Home office space required. Regional Sales Manager works a minimum of 4.5 days per week in the field with adequate time for preplanning, phone calls, follow up and CRM input. Company vehicle must be clean and reliable with sufficient trunk space to carry all sales and marketing tools necessary. Must have a valid driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance.

Substance Addiction: It is required from the employee to follow all corporate guidelines, using common sense while interacting with peers, leadership team and customers. Must also make sure not to be under the influence of any substances while on duty. In case of substance addiction, employee is expected to communicate with the company for the suitable accommodations to be made under what is required by law.

Why is This a Great Opportunity: Regional Sales Director ability to mentor and train Regional Sales Managers in British Columbia.