Overview
We currently have a position available as a Wholesale Sales Manager with great room for growth. This is a full-time position and will require you to work out of our Chinatown location in Vancouver, BC.
We are looking for a dynamic individual with an entrepreneurial spirit and an established record of performance with Managing a Sales Team. This role would be ideally suited to someone who is passionate and knowledgeable about Veganism.
Key Responsibilities
- Building and managing a sales team to foster growth in the Wholesale division
- Training and coaching a sales team to meet KPIs and provide a great customer experience
- Lead Generation, Qualifying, Conversion
- Managing inventory by ensuring inventory levels are accurate, ordering from vendors/transferring stock internally when products reach a certain par level and minimizing product loss
- Arranging logistics for incoming and outgoing shipments (import/export of goods)
- Reporting monthly business results to Controller and proactively react to customer shortfalls/opportunities
- Identifying and developing relationships with prospective wholesale customers
- Creating sales and marketing strategies to propel the Wholesale Division forward including but not limited to website promotions and a wholesale newsletter
- Developing, cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with wholesale customers and distributors/vendors
- Developing new customer opportunities by using extensive selling and customer relationship skills, strong product knowledge and account management principles
- Utilizing a CRM system to track communication with current customers and leads
- Menu Consultation, development of Sample Program
- Sales Team Reporting, market intelligence and procurement insight
- Development and Maintenance of Sales Materials – Wholesale Website and Product Availability, External Wholesale Newsletter, Product Catalogue
Beneficial Previous Experience + Qualifications
- Experience within managing a sales team
- Experience with managing inventory as a whole
- Experience with Shopify an asset
- Exceptional leadership and organizational skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under stressful situations
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; with an eagerness to consistently meet and exceed objectives and take on more responsibility
- Ability to work autonomously and with a team
- Valid Driver’s License and access to a vehicle
Please send a cover letter outlining why you want to work for a VEGAN company and attach your resume as well! We thank all applicants, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Compensation is commensurate on experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
About Vegan Supply
Vegan Supply began as the world’s largest Vegan e-commerce marketplace in May 2015 with retail locations in Vancouver, BC and South Surrey, BC opening in 2017 & 2018, respectively. We offer educational and approachable online and in-person shopping experiences that help make choosing Vegan easy.
Whether you’re considering trying “Meatless Mondays” or are a long term Vegan advocate, we meet you where you’re at, and help you discover the perfect Vegan products and ingredients. We feature over 5,000 fully Vegan products that we have individually sourced and approved through our extensive vetting process so we can offer the very best products on the market. We’re the ultimate one stop shop for all your Vegan needs.
