15 Oct
Smart & Biggar
Quebec City
Bilingual Inside Sales Representative, Bakery & Bars
Montreal, QC, Canada
- Toronto, ON, Canada
- Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC, Canada Req # Monday, October 7,
Position: Bilingual Inside Sales Representative, Bakery & Bars (G2)
Location: Vaudreuil, Quebec or GTA (Greater Toronto Area), Ontario would be preferred (Hybrid/Flexibility policy – we require a presence of 2 days / week at the office).
Status: Full-time Permanent
Join Our Team as an Inside Sales Representative!
Are you a dynamic and motivated professional looking to make an impact in the Nutritional and Functional Food Ingredients group? We’re seeking an enthusiastic bilingual Inside Sales Representative in Canada to be part of our vibrant team!
In this pivotal role,
you'll report directly to the Sales Manager and play a key part in driving Quadra’s success. You’ll have the opportunity to achieve sales targets while developing emerging accounts through innovative sales and marketing initiatives. Plus, you’ll provide top-notch account management support for our existing clients, delivering exceptional customer service and uncovering exciting sales growth opportunities.
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Are you an ambitious sale professional ready to see the tangible results of your hard work? This is your chance! We offer a well-defined role where you’ll be set up for success from day one.
As an Inside Sales Representative, you’ll connect regularly with our established clients while also prospecting and qualifying exciting new leads.
This position is ideal for someone eager to enhance their sales expertise and propel their career to new heights.
Join us and take the next step in your professional journey—where your efforts are recognized and rewarded!
Responsibilities include:
- Acquire and maintain good working knowledge of our product portfolio and services.
- Identify and fully qualify potential new accounts and evaluate sales potential for Quadra products within the assigned territory.
- Build credibility for the company and always generate customer trust through professional conduct!
- Strong time management and organizational skills, with proven ability to adhere to tight deadlines.
- Using our CRM, fully maintain detailed records of prospects, and customer contacts, sales call, samples and opportunities.
- Prepare and submit sales forecasts.
- Complete and submit to the Business Segment Manager, an updated strategic Territory Plan Report including achievements and plans for future growth.
- Report any changes in business trends, customer concerns, market dynamic sand competitor activity.
- Participate in training to enhance product and sales knowledge.
- Attend sales meetings as directed by the Business Manager and/or Sales Manager.
- Develop and maintain a minimum of 5 key development accounts at all times.
- Plan pre-call agendas on important accounts in the territory with the Sales Manager.
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:
- Post-secondary diploma and/or bachelor’s degree in science, Chemistry, or related field.
- Experience in one or more of the following sectors: bakery, bars, snacks, cereals, or candy.
- Proven experience in the food industry, preferably food ingredients.
- Professional experience interacting with external customers would be an asset.
- Ability and determination to seek out and pursue new business opportunities and make cold calls and prospect over the phone.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
- You must be bilingual (French / English), both written and spoke.n
- Team player accustomed to a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
- Detail-oriented with superior organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Possess a high degree of resourcefulness, flexibility and adaptability.
- Demonstrate initiative,
self-reliance, entrepreneurial spirit and ability to handle pressure.
- Strong computer skills (ideally with a CRM such as Salesforce and be able to work effectively with the Office suite).
- Ability to motivate oneself, demonstrate autonomy, learn new technologies and adapt to new situations..
- Excited to contribute to a high-performance culture.
Who are we?
Founded over 45 years ago, Quadra is dedicated to its + employees located in Canada and the United States. At Quadra, we offer not only a committed culture, a collaborative environment based on family spirit and mutual support, but also a great deal of autonomy and flexibility. We also offer you the opportunity to be part of a professional, fun, innovative and committed team in a growing,
people-oriented, Great Place to Work® certified organization. In addition to being Great Place to Work® certified, Quadra is recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for over 21 years!
Quadra Chemicals is one of North America's leading distributors of chemicals and ingredients. We have facilities across Canada and in select markets in the United States. We are a rapidly growing company with a long-term commitment to our employees. If you are committed to excellence, you belong at Quadra. Our employees are professional and passionate about our business.
Here’s some of the benefits you will gain:
- Competitive salary and generous performance incentive program
- Comprehensive benefits package including dental, medical, HSA,
paramedical, etc.
- Employee wellness initiatives designed to enhance quality of life, including a Wellness Portfolio and virtual wellness and mental health program.
- Access to virtual care/telemedicine services for you and your family, offering 24/7 physician availability.
- Retirement plan with employer matching and several long-term investment programs
- Generous vacation, personal days and flex days and additional stat holidays!
- Helping each other and having fun are part of our core values!
- A strong company culture build on collaboration, fun and mutual support – core values that define our workplace
- A fully digital environment that embraces innovation
- Strong training programs designed to support your integration to this role.
- Opportunities for advancement and professional development; a growing company that focuses on its people!
- Participate in various internal and external trainings.
- Possibility of joining various company committees
- Social activities organized by the company.
- Employee recognition program (years of service, merit awards, etc.)
- A stable, private, family-owned company with a strong infrastructure and foundation
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Employee referral program ($)
- And much more
Quadra supports and values diversity and offer equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status and gender identity. Quadra also welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
We recognize that some people do not identify themselves as either male or female. Therefore, whenever possible, we have opted for a gender-neutral wording in a non-discriminatory spirit.
▶️ Bilingual Inside Sales Representative, Bakery & Bars
🖊️ Smart & Biggar
📍 Quebec City