Job description

KidStar Outside Sales Broker/Representative (Independent Contractor):

Location: British Columbia

Job Description

• KidStar Nutrients is a fast-growing supplements company based out of Vancouver. If you have an interest in health and nutrition, love providing amazing customer service, and have a passion for sales, then this role is for you. The Outside Sales Broker/Representative role focuses on outside sales and business development, targeting premium natural health retailers across Canada.

Requirements:

• Valid driver’s licence
• Proof of liability insurance

Primary Responsibilities:

• New account acquisition and sales.

• Present KidStar Nutrients to health food store retailers, naturopaths, pharmacies, and grocery chains in British Columbia.
• Educate staff at store level. In-store visits to check on product stock levels and meet with store staff.

• Review existing account satisfaction and sales, with regular follow-up as needed.
• Provide regular reporting on activities and sales performance via weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.

• Provide head office monthly store visits/communication breakdown.

• Ensure regular communication with head office in Vancouver regarding account updates.

• Use tools that KidStar Nutrients provides to support and engage retailers with demos, marketing/POS flyer ads, promotions/specials, samples, and involvement with in-store events.
• Assist with future planning related to advertising/flyers and promotions.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of proven outside sales experience
• Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to understand and communicate the health benefits of our natural health products
• Solid ability to establish and grow business partnerships with buyers, via in-person meetings and cold calling
• Strong sales forecasting and management skills with proven ability to establish and successfully achieve sales goals and quotas
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and self-motivated

Additional Assets:

• Post secondary education preferred.
• Education in health/nutrition/medicine or supplement industry experience an asset.