Job Description

Covered Bridge Potato Chip Company is looking for a dynamic, ambitious individual to join our well-established team of Direct to Store Distribution (DSD) Sales Representatives. This individual will cover the area of Cape Breton, NS.

Role and Responsibilities

The DSD Sales Representative is the local face of Covered Bridge Chips to our convenience and grocery customers.

Because of the nature of the convenience and grocery store business, the DSD Sales Rep will need to start their day early, by 6:00 am. They must also be able to work alone completing assigned routes and tasks unsupervised in a correct and timely manner; such as: basic in-store merchandising activities like organizing product shelving, rotating product and keeping signage up-to-date.

The DSD Sales Rep is responsible for maintaining the paperwork for the route, including sales invoices and deposits, replying to calls and emails, and ordering the needed inventory from the company warehouse to maintain the route.

Maintaining strong customer relationships, and generating new customers is the main indicator of success for the DSD Sales Rep.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• High School Diploma
• Previous retail or grocery sales experience preferred
• This is an active and physical role, successful candidates will need to be physically able to bend/squat/twist and stand repeatedly, lift and carry boxes of 10Lbs to 50lbs, and on rare occasions climb ladders to access retail back stock.

Preferred Skills and Traits

Well organized, able to follow directions, work independently. Ability to operate a large truck/cube van safely and confidently, following all instructions and traffic laws concerning vehicle operation and safety. Ability to use Microsoft Outlook and operate an iPhone for various functions. Clean and tidy personal appearance (business casual attire) is expected.

Compensation

Daily base and commission

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $500.00 per week

Additional pay:

• Commission pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• B2B sales: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• NB Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 2025-02-24
Expected start date: 2025-02-24