Posted 2 months ago
Associate Sales Professional – Edmonton (Acheson)
@ Manitoulin Group of Companies
Alberta
Overview
Manitoulin Group of Companies is hiring an Associate Sales Professional at its Edmonton (Acheson) location to win new customers, introduce new services to existing accounts and manage the current account base. The role is a full-time transitional sales position leading toward outside sales. Occasional travel or in-person meetings may be required.
Responsibilities:
- Source and secure new customers
- Manage current account base and introduce new services
- Develop opportunities through cold calls and competitive research
- Support the sales team and regional or divisional initiatives
Requirements summary:
- College or university graduate
- Results-oriented and self-motivated
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Transportation industry experience an advantage
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Sales |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Education | College diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Perks mentioned | Tuition support, Performance bonus |
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Manitoulin Group of Companies
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Full company description
Manitoulin Transport is a leading Canadian transportation and logistics solutions provider. As a single-source carrier, we offer a wide array of transportation services, including expedited-over-the-road LTL/TL, transborder, intermodal, private fleet, guaranteed service, temperature controlled and dangerous goods. Manitoulin leverages its extensive network to deliver services to major rural and urban areas. Our North American distribution covers more than 80 Canadian terminals and over 250 U.S. service centres. The Manitoulin network is supported by its state-of-the-art technology by providing 24/7 online shipping assistance. For more information, visit http://www.manitoulintransport.com
- LinkedIn followers
- 28,001
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,157
- Reported office locations
- 7035 Ordan Drive, Mississauga, ON L5T 1T1, CA
- 154 Hwy 540B, PO Box 390, Gore Bay, Ontario P0P1H0, CA
- Business categories
- Finance
- Biotechnology
- Other recorded names
- Manitoulin Group of Companies
- Manitoulin Transport
- Specialties
- Expedited LTL/ TL Road Service
- Rail Intermodal Service
- Transborder Service
- Private Fleet Service
- Temperature Controlled Service
- and Dangerous Goods Service
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Manitoulin Transport is a leading Canadian transportation and logistics solutions provider. As a single-source carrier, we offer a wide array of transportation services, including expedited-over-the-road LTL/TL, transborder, intermodal, private fleet, guaranteed service, temperature controlled and dangerous goods. Manitoulin leverages its extensive network to deliver services to major rural and urban areas. Our…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Truck Transportation |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Mississauga, ON |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1960 |
| Specialties | Expedited LTL/ TL Road ServiceRail Intermodal ServiceTransborder ServicePrivate Fleet ServiceTemperature Controlled Serviceand Dangerous Goods Service |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 137 |
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Company Description
Manitoulin Transport has the most extensive transportation network in North America, making it easy to provide dependable on-time delivery and faster transit times. Sustained by its 65 years of experience, Manitoulin developed transportation knowledge that is relied on and trusted by clients in various industries.
We currently have an exceptional opportunity for anyone looking to establish a career in sales.
Associate Sales Professional
Based out of our Edmonton (Acheson) location, you will be responsible for securing new customers, introducing new services to existing customers and managing a current account base.
We thank all applicants, but wish to advise that only those under further consideration will be contacted.
Job Description
Primary Responsibilities
Source and secure new customers
Manage current account base, including the introduction of new services and technologies
Develop new opportunities through collaboration with field sales, targeted cold calls and competitive research
Support the Sales Team and/or partake in Regional or Divisional Initiatives
Occasional travel &/or in-person sales meetings may be required
Qualifications
The ideal candidates are results-oriented, self-motivated, strong communicators with excellent negotiation, interpersonal and organizational skills. They are a college or university graduate and, while not necessary, having experience or knowledge of the Transportation industry would be an advantage.
This is intended as a transitionary position which will eventually lead to a position in Outside Sales and ongoing career development.
Additional Information
What do we offer to you?
- Competitive Wages
- Comprehensive Benefits Program
- Profit Sharing Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
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