Job Description

Kawartha Dairy Paid Post Secondary Student Development Program
We are seeking a high potential Sales student looking to develop their skill sets this summer!
Elevate your summer sales strategy with a dynamic Territory Sales Associate, adept at maximizing product availability, analyzing sale data and securing new business through strategic partnerships and impactful retail initiatives.
The Kawartha Dairy Student Summer Development Program is about empowering students to learn and grow in their career pursuits. If you are looking for more than just a job, begin your journey with us!
Exceptional Training! Relevant Valuable Experience! Network with Professionals!
Yes, you even get FREE ICE CREAM!!!
A Little Bit About Us and Our Summer Student Development Program: For the past 85 years, Kawartha Dairy has been proud to be a 100% Canadian-owned company, still operated by the same family that founded it in 1937. Although the company has grown tremendously from its early days, it still remains headquartered in the lakeside community of Bobcaygeon, Ontario, near Peterborough, an hour north of the GTA. We still use fresh milk and cream, delivered daily from local farms to make our premium, rich and creamy ice cream and dairy products.
We at Kawartha Dairy live by our five values:

• We are Family

• We Enjoy Our Work

• We are Customer Obsessed

• We are Small Town Canada

• We are Proud of Our Quality

The paid Student Development Program is a highly selective, high potential program for career focused post-secondary students. An opportunity focused on helping students gain valuable work experience and insight into the Dairy industry in Bobcaygeon.
Students will directly contribute to Kawartha Dairy\xe2\x80\x99s success while receiving an unmatched, behind-the-scenes learning experience. Work within the Sales department and gain exposure to the business of Dairy Manufacturing through challenging, hands-on projects and networking opportunities. In addition, students are given opportunities of mentorship from our Leadership Team Members.
We strive to hire the right talent for the right roles as we look for those who keep rising!
What you Need:

• Be enrolled in (or entering) 2nd-4th year post secondary OR post graduate program
• Business, Marketing or Psychology students with an interest in Sales and Customer Management may be especially interested in the opportunity
• Legally permitted to work in Canada
  • A valid G license with clean drivers abstract comfortable driving in the GTA and Cottage Country
• Available to work flexible shifts outside of regular hours when required (weekends, and statutory holidays)
• Available for start of program April 29, 2024 until end of program August 31, 2024

What You will Do:

• Work in collaboration with our local Territory Managers during Summer Call Cycle in Retail and Scooping Partner Sales Calls
• Analyze competitive pricing and activity in partner accounts.
• Maximize product availability within existing client base by presenting and placing applicable products with all customers.
• Cold Calling and solicitation of potential new clients to acquire new business.
• Responsible for placement and maintenance of Point-of-Sale Materials
• Attendance and participation in Sampling Events

What will Make us Really Love You:

• Crave a good challenge and thrive on rising to the occasion
• Driven to execute and achieve results
• Strategic thinker, exceptionally organized and detailed
• Live our Values and want to be part of something special
• Committed to continuously develop your skills and improve yourself
• Self motivated with a drive for success
• Work collaboratively with all Kawartha Dairy teams in delivering a positive working environment
• Impeccable communication skills, courteous and respectful in all interactions
• Strong conflict resolution skills and ability to maintain positive working relationships with internal and external contacts.

Grow with Us:

• Take on challenging project assignments
• Establish strong mentoring relationships
• Widen your scope with cross functional department opportunities
• Network during our company sponsored events
• Full Time Hours
• Wage: $20 per hour and business mileage reimbursement ($.55/km car allowance)
• Overnight stays and all travel expenses paid included if required

Application Process:

• Please submit your awesomeness before February 9, 2024.
• A letter detailing:
  • your reason for interest in the Student Development program
  • the department you are interested in applying to
  • what this opportunity would mean to you and your career development.
• Resume including education and work (or volunteer) experience