Posted 18 days ago
Sales representative
@ Groupe Bergeron-Thibault
Trois-Rivières, Quebec
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Overview
Groupe Bergeron-Thibault is hiring a full-time Sales Representative (Bakery and Foodservice) to develop and grow sales with direct clients and distributors across Quebec. The role involves frequent travel, relationship building and tracking opportunities in the CRM. The posting offers a company car, a base salary with commission, a retirement plan and a flexible schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Développer le portefeuille de clients directs et distributeurs au Québec
- Cibler et identifier de nouveaux clients et marchés
- Effectuer des visites régulières auprès des clients et prospects
- Assurer le suivi des occasions d'affaires dans le CRM
Requirements summary:
- Diplôme collégial en administration, vente, marketing ou transformation alimentaire
- Minimum de cinq ans d'expérience en vente ou développement d'affaires
- Connaissance du secteur alimentaire, un atout important
- Disposition à voyager fréquemment au Québec
- Maîtrise du français et de l'anglais, parlé et écrit
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Retirement plan
Source and dates
Job-board feed · jobillico
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-20
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-29
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Sales |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: frequent |
| Work setting | Client sites, Office, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English, French |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | administration, sales, marketing, food processing |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Performance bonus |
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Groupe Bergeron-Thibault
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
Job description
Would you like to contribute directly to the growth of a well-established Quebec family-owned business, within a dynamic and ever-evolving manufacturing environment? For over 100 years, Margarine Thibault has been putting its expertise to work for the food industry. With a product line featuring over 100 varieties of high-quality margarines, shortening, ghee, oils, and specialty fats, we develop solutions that meet our customers’ diverse needs.
In collaboration with retailers and manufacturers worldwide, we create high-performance, customized solutions that help improve the texture, flavor, and consistency of baked goods and other food applications. Our flexibility, expertise, and passion for innovation enable us to build lasting business relationships and act as a true partner to our clients, whether they are private-label or national brands.
We are currently seeking a Sales Representative (Bakery and Foodservice) who can seize growth opportunities, develop new markets, and strengthen our business relationships with clients throughout Quebec.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Vice President of Global Sales, the sales representative will be responsible for developing and growing sales in their territory, managing and developing relationships with direct customers and distributors, and identifying new business opportunities in Quebec.
This individual will play a key role in implementing sales strategies, negotiating commercial agreements, and promoting the brand in the market.
Their main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
DESIRED PROFILE
In collaboration with retailers and manufacturers worldwide, we create high-performance, customized solutions that help improve the texture, flavor, and consistency of baked goods and other food applications. Our flexibility, expertise, and passion for innovation enable us to build lasting business relationships and act as a true partner to our clients, whether they are private-label or national brands.
We are currently seeking a Sales Representative (Bakery and Foodservice) who can seize growth opportunities, develop new markets, and strengthen our business relationships with clients throughout Quebec.
WHAT WE OFFER
- A range of employee benefits and a retirement plan;
- A company car provided by the employer;
- A competitive base salary combined with a commission plan;
- A permanent, full-time position with a flexible schedule tailored to your needs;
- A dynamic company culture that values creativity and collaboration;
- Owners who are hands-on, approachable, and committed to the company’s growth.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Vice President of Global Sales, the sales representative will be responsible for developing and growing sales in their territory, managing and developing relationships with direct customers and distributors, and identifying new business opportunities in Quebec.
This individual will play a key role in implementing sales strategies, negotiating commercial agreements, and promoting the brand in the market.
Their main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Develop and support the growth of the portfolio of direct clients and distributors in the Quebec territory;
- Target new business opportunities and identify new clients, markets, and sectors with growth potential;
- Develop and maintain long-term business relationships with existing clients by ensuring a thorough understanding of their needs and challenges;
- Make regular visits to clients and prospects, present products and solutions, and identify new opportunities for collaboration;
- Monitor the market and competition to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges that may influence sales growth;
- Increase the brand’s visibility and reach by participating in various industry events;
- Contribute to the planning and implementation of sales and business development strategies for their territory;
- Ensure rigorous tracking of opportunities, proposals, forecasts, and sales activities using the CRM system.
DESIRED PROFILE
- College degree in one of the following fields: administration, sales, marketing, food processing, etc.;
- A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in sales, business development, or account management (experience in the food industry is a significant asset);
- Any combination of education and experience in a related field will be considered;
- Knowledge of the food processing sector, distribution, or the food manufacturing network;
- Willingness to travel frequently throughout Quebec;
- Experience in negotiation and developing business relationships.
KEY SKILLS
- Excellent interpersonal skills and strong communication skills;
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build lasting business relationships;
- Autonomy, initiative, and an excellent ability to manage time and priorities;
- Good business acumen and a strong results-oriented mindset;
- The ability to thoroughly understand client needs and propose tailored solutions;
- Excellent command of French and English, both spoken and written.
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