The Company
Morris National is a family owned and operated business since 1950 and is recognized as one of Canada’s top confectionery companies. Morris National manufactures, imports and is the exclusive distributor of leading confectionery brands that Canadian consumers love and recognize! Our product portfolio is deep and rich with highly reputable brands like Sweetarts, Nerds, Trolli, Mike & Ike, Tangy Zangy, Go Better, Gummy Zone and Big League Chew.
At Morris National, we are focused on delighting consumers by delivering high-quality products and exciting brands. Our employees are critical to our success and by supporting their personal growth and development and providing them with the tools they need to succeed. Morris National is a company you’ll be proud to join!
Job Description
Reporting to the Eastern Canada Sales Manager, as a Sales Representative you will be responsible to manage, develop, sustain, and grow the portfolio of confectionery products in an assigned group of customers across all trade channels in Quebec and Atlantic provinces by delivering high-quality service, developing existing/new business through increased sales volume, and by selling existing & innovative new products.
Responsibilities Include:
- Manage territory to maximize coverage, service current products, secure distribution and expand the sale of Morris National products
- Plan and set priorities for each customer to achieve organizational goals.
- Frequent communication with category managers & buyers
- Develop all existing accounts relative to sales volume, distribution, space allocation, in store presence and customer service objectives
- Selling / securing product listings & promotions, soliciting placement of incremental marketing equipment like displays as seasonal or IN/OUT opportunities.
- Manage inventory levels in accounts to ensure they are optimal and products available for customers
- Identify changing customer needs through reviews of the highest selling products
- Engaging/Finding new customers for Morris National products.
- Educating/exciting customers on existing portfolio of products and upcoming innovations, by ensuring to have all information, knowledge, and documents necessary to communicate, present and secure buy-in.
Qualifications / Requirements
- The successful candidate for this role must be Bilingual (French/English) both oral and written.
- Ideal candidate needs to reside in Montreal or greater Montreal area.
- Able/willing to travel across Quebec and to Atlantic provinces based on customer locations.
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle
- Previous sales experience (2-3years) in consumer-packaged goods preferred
- Demonstrate analytical and organizational skills (able to handle multiple priorities, problem solve, meet targets, build reviews)
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and strong presentation/communication skills;
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point etc.),
- Motivated and able to work independently.
What You Can Expect From Us
- A flexible working environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance
- A dynamic and inclusive culture that promotes your best self at work
- A team oriented and supportive team that will encourage professional growth and development
- An opportunity to be meaningful and impactful within your work and customer responsibilities.
