Business Development Specialist

Position

Full time Business Development Specialist, Richmond, BC.

Salary: $80, per year + bonus and car allowance.

• Strategic thinking, relentless attitude, and commitment to sales activity; maintain current relationships and develop new business plans.
• Identify opportunities for category growth through analysis and sales insights.
• Provide support to the Gordon Food Service Produce team.
• Source and analyze sales trends to develop a demand forecast that reduces shortfalls and improves service levels.
• Collaborate with internal departments, particularly Product Development & Operations.
• Represent Fresh Start Foods’ best interests in all internal and external dealings.
• Show professionalism with clients and enforce Climate Goals.
• Maintain contact with all clients in the market area to ensure high satisfaction.
• Manage the financial performance of customers to meet Fresh Start Foods’ needs.

• Proven sales leadership with passion, follow‑up skills, and accurate sales processes.
• Experience in the food and beverage/food service industry is a strong asset.
• Outstanding presentation style.
• Post‑secondary diploma or degree in a related discipline preferred; equivalent business experience acceptable.
• Portfolio of marketing leadership: market analysis with strategic outcomes, promotions with proven ROI, pricing management, and creative initiatives.
• Willing and able to travel within BC up to 20% of the year.
• Thorough knowledge of current sales and business development concepts and practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license, vehicle, and ability to travel as required.

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, prescription drugs, disability, and extended health coverage.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) matching program.
• Annual profit‑sharing bonus.
• Weekly paychecks.
• Employee family assistance program.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Company‑sponsored events (family picnic, staff celebration, BBQs).
• Training opportunities.
• Annual safety boot allowance program.
• Full‑time hours.
• Team‑oriented work environment.

Fresh Start Foods is an equal‑opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.