Food Safety Sales Specialist

* 8 Months contract*

Kersia is aworld leader in biosecurity and food safety, providing value-added products and solutions to prevent animal and human disease and contamination at every stageof the food supply chain.

Kersia Canada isa manufacturer of sanitation and disinfection solutions for the Food and Beverage manufacturing and Food Service industries. We drive innovation through R&D in our state-of-the-art facility in Canada while drawing from global influences throughout the organization.

As part of ourgrowth and to strengthen our team, we are looking for a Food Safety Sales Specialist.

• Flexible work schedule.
• Company car.
• Group benefits after 4 months.
• VRSP after 1 year
• Telemedicine & Employee Support Program
• Up to 6 flex days after 3 months
• 3 weeks of paid time off after 1 year
• Salary between 60K & 75K
• Supplemental Pay Types:
  Commission Pay

• Build a solid understanding of Kersia’s value proposition, customers’ business objectives and applicablegovernment regulations to promote innovative products and customized service model.
• Develop and coordinatestrategies with the sales and marketing department to increase sales growth andretain current customers.
• Identify new opportunities byprospecting for new business and conducting sales calls.
• Build profitable sales in an assigned territory through additional sales with current customers and demonstrate commitment to prospecting and new business development.
• Develop strong relationships and networks to increase industry knowledge, sales growth, and customer satisfaction, notably by participating in industry associations.
• Understand customers’ processes and procedures and partner with customers to identify and implement uniquehygiene solutions that maximize plant efficiency.
• Provide expertise to customers to improve sanitation, safety, quality, and operations, including assistance with sanitation plans & programs, standard operating procedures, and employee training.
• Coordinate and provide technical support and consultation services to increase overall value to the customer.
• Communicate effectively withall levels of plant staff.
• Collaborate with customer service, purchasing, and operations to inform them of account activity and any actions required to optimally service the customer.