The Gathering Place Co-op

Waskatenau, AB

The Gathering Place Co-op

Waskatenau, AB

food distribution network manager

Waskatenau, AB (view on map)

Posted 4 hours ago

Job Description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 44 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: Experience an asset
• Culinary arts/chef training
• Business/commerce, general
• Marketing, other
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Private sector
• Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre
• Tourism/travel services

Tasks

• Arrange training for staff
• Conduct performance reviews
• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Work with the marketing department to understand and communicate marketing messages to the field
• Determine strategic planning related to new product lines
• Establish organizational policies and procedures in relation to sales
• Lead sales team in building relationships with business clients and manage negotiations of sales contracts
• Organize regional and divisional sales operations
• Plan, direct and evaluate the activities of sales departments in commercial, industrial, wholesale and retail and other establishments
• Recruit, organize, train and manage staff
• Assign, co-ordinate and review projects and programs
• Coaching
• Manage events
• Organize and maintain inventory

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Marketing
• Product development

Type of industry experience

• Food and beverages

Area of specialization

• Community campaign
• Management
• Sales
• Market research
• Project management
• Agriculture

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

• Negotiation

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is not available
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Work under pressure
• Work with minimal supervision

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone
• Internet access

Personal suitability

• Ability to multitask
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Organized
• Team player
• Time management
• Flexibility

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Workplace information

• Hybrid

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week