Posted 14 days ago
Fresh Sales Account Representative, Ethnic
@ Export Packers
Brampton, Ontario
Overview
Export Packers, an Ontario-based international food company, is hiring a Fresh Sales Account Representative to grow its Fresh Seafood business in the ethnic retail supermarket channel. The role covers buyer relationships, distribution growth and sales analysis, with full-time hours, a hybrid arrangement with one work-from-home day weekly, and a base salary of $60,000 to $80,000.
Pay:
$60,000–$80,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage ethnic retail supermarket and independent retailer accounts
- Secure listings, promotions and shelf placement with retail buyers
- Monitor retail market trends, pricing and competitor activity
- Analyze sales data to optimize product mix and growth
Requirements summary:
- Two years of ethnic retail food sales experience
- Fluency in Mandarin and/or Cantonese
- Understanding of fresh food or seafood sales in retail
- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-26
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-26
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Sales |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | Mandarin, Cantonese, English |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Wellness |
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Export Packers
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Full company description
Export Packers is a proudly Canadian, leading diversified international food company headquartered in Brampton, Ontario. Since 1937, we have built a global reputation for innovation and quality in the import, export, marketing, and production of food products. Operating across three key business segments: International Trading, Foodservice, and Retail, we serve customers throughout Canada and around the world. Our Canadian-produced and marketed products can be found on the shelves of leading retailers and in a wide variety of restaurants across the country. We are trusted leaders for providing private label products. Meanwhile, our International Trading division sources and supplies high-quality food products globally through import and export. As a privately held, family-run organization, we take pride in fostering a positive corporate culture driven by our values-based leadership, reflected in our strong employee retention and long-standing client relationships. At Export Packers, we strive to lead with innovation, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to sustainability. Through responsible sourcing, efficient logistics, and customer-focused solutions, we aim to make a lasting, positive impact in the communities where we operate and across the global food landscape.
- LinkedIn followers
- 17,910
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 319
- Reported office locations
- 107 Walker Drive Brampton, Brampton, Ontario L6T 5K5, CA
- Business categories
- Agriculture
- Food and Beverage
- Other recorded names
- Export Packers
- Export Packers Company Limited
- Specialties
- International Trade
- Manufacturing
- Quality Assurance
- Product Specifications
- Commodity Purchasing
- Food Safety
- Logistics
- Documentation
- Financing
- Foodservice
- Retail
- Private Labelling
- Marketing
- and Product Development
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Export Packers is a proudly Canadian, leading diversified international food company headquartered in Brampton, Ontario. Since 1937, we have built a global reputation for innovation and quality in the import, export, marketing, and production of food products. Operating across three key business segments: International Trading, Foodservice, and Retail, we serve customers throughout Canada and around the world. Our…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Wholesale Food and Beverage |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Brampton, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1937 |
| Specialties | International TradeManufacturingQuality AssuranceProduct SpecificationsCommodity PurchasingFood SafetyLogisticsDocumentationFinancingFoodservice |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 12 |
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About the Company
Export Packers Company Limited is a multi-faceted, growth-oriented international food company. Since 1937, this privately owned family company based in Ontario, Canada, has built itself into a global food expert, providing exceptional service and innovative solutions to its industry partners. The company’s success is driven by its dedicated employees' professionalism and entrepreneurial spirit. Our Head office is located in Brampton, Ontario.
Role Summary
We are seeking a results-driven Fresh Sales Account Representative to grow our Fresh Seafood business within the ethnic retail supermarket channel. This role focuses on developing relationships with retail buyers, expanding distribution within multicultural markets, and driving sales growth through strong customer partnerships, market insights, and effective product positioning.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage relationships with ethnic retail supermarket chains and independent retailers to grow fresh seafood sales
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities within multicultural retail markets across Ontario and other target regions
- Work with retail buyers and store operators to secure product listings, promotions, and shelf placement
- Monitor retail market trends, pricing, and competitive activity within ethnic seafood categories
- Collaborate with procurement and operations teams to ensure product availability aligned with retail demand
- Partner with QA and product development to ensure product quality, specifications, and labeling meet retail and regulatory standards
- Support promotional activities, product launches, and in-store initiatives to drive sales growth
- Analyze sales data and customer performance to identify growth opportunities and optimize product mix
- Participate in retail visits, customer meetings, and industry events to strengthen relationships and identify new opportunities
- Work cross-functionally with logistics, procurement, and finance to ensure seamless order fulfillment and customer satisfaction
- Achieve sales and profitability targets through effective account management and territory development
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Skills
- 2 years of experience in Ethnic retail food sales
- Fluent in Mandarin and/or Cantonese
- Strong understanding of fresh food or seafood sales within retail environments
- Proven ability to build relationships with retail buyers, store operators, and distributors
- Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to analyze sales data and market trends to drive business decisions
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with ERP or sales systems is an asset
- This position is based in a professional office setting, with work primarily performed at a desk using a computer, phone, and other standard office equipment.
Benefits
- Hybrid – 1 day work from home per week
- Summer hours
- Competitive vacation and Personal day policy
- Employee Discounts on consumables
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company Paid Benefits
- RRSP Match Program
The annual base salary for this role is expected to fall between $60,000 and $80,000.
This is an existing vacancy.
Export Packers is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity of thought, ideas, perspective and people. We create an inclusive environment that attracts, retains and values people of all backgrounds by treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence through inclusion, integration and equal opportunity. We are committed to meeting the needs of those who interact with Export Packers in accordance with Federal and provincial laws.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Export Packers has an Accommodation Policy as part of our hiring process. Should you require accommodation, please advise the People & Culture Department.
Please note: A criminal background check is required for all candidates and will be conducted in the final stages of the hiring process. This will be facilitated by our team, with full details provided during the selection process.
Please note that we use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for the position.
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