Sales Representative

Status : Regular Full Time Permanent

As a Sales Representative for The North West Company (NWC), you will secure new orders from existing and new customers. You will participate in the development and execution of marketing plans and initiatives based on consumer, demographic, and sales market data, along with feedback from the field.

Joining NWC gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, a competitive Salary & Benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.

NWC is a leading retailer to under-served rural communities and urban neighbourhood markets in the following regions : Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean.

Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food. Our value offer is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs.

Check out northwest.ca for more information.

Your Role :

• Build and maintain strong relationships with various customer groups to support the business needs;
• Sell a wide breadth of products including, but not limited to, Food, General Merchandise, and Motorsports;
• Solicit new and existing customers for orders;
• Contact pre-existing and new customers for potential orders;
• Set sales targets and develop plans to achieve those targets;
• Participate in the management of assortment, pricing, promotions, communications, selling channels, and the interpretation of customer research;
• Ensure NWC is competitive in both market price and product assortment;
• Run monthly sales reports;
• Attend various meetings, conferences, and tradeshow events across Canada;
• Actively participate in community events, meetings and gatherings to establish a presence and understand local needs and challenges to ensure strong customer relationships while overseeing territory management.

Desired Skills & Experience :

• Minimum 2 years’ sales experience background;
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook;
• Proven ability to develop and maintain positive customer relationships;
• Solid organizational, planning, and prioritizing skills;
• Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks, and assignments;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Must be able to work flexible hours when required;
• Great customer service skills;
• Ability to excel in a team environment while working well independently;
• Must be willing and able to travel to urban centres and remote northern Canadian markets as required (up to 40 days per year)

Location : Gibraltar House, 77 Main St, Winnipeg, MB

Reports To : Commercial Sales Manager

We create a collaborative and constructive culture by :

• Being Enterprising
• Committing to our Customer
• Working with Passion
• Leading and Developing Others
• Demonstrating Respect and Inclusivity
• Building Trust

The North West Company is committed to inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from all candidates including but not limited to : all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, and persons with disabilities.

A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For Internal Applicants only :

Salary Grade : C0R

NOTE : Prior to applying, an internal employee MUST obtain a written endorsement email from their current Manager or Manager once removed and provide this to the recruitment team before they can be considered for opportunities.

This position adheres to the Corporate Job Posting Guidelines.