11 Aug
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Primal Pet Foods
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Halifax Regional Municipality
11 Aug
Primal Pet Foods
Halifax Regional Municipality
We’re seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Territory Sales Representative to join the PureBites® and Primal Pet Foods Team. Please note that this is a remote position.
Company Overview PureBites and Primal Pet Foods are proudly Canadian‑owned leaders in premium pet nutrition, offering complementary solutions for pet specialty retailers since 2005. PureBites is a category leader in single‑ingredient, freeze‑dried dog and cat treats and toppers, known for its simplicity and transparency (www.purebites.com).
Primal Pet
Food is a pioneer in raw frozen and freeze‑dried nutrition, delivering cutting-edge, responsibly sourced and minimally processed pet food that supports premium feeding (www.primalpetfoods.com). Together, our brands provide a complete premium leading portfolio of pet food, treats and toppers to millions of Canadians every year. This is more than a sales role; it’s an opportunity to represent trusted brands that support independent pet retailers through hands‑on service, in‑store education, and partnership.
Job Summary : Responsibilities and Duties Grow top line sales through building relationships with pet stores in Eastern Canada.
- Collaborate with distributor representatives through ride‑alongs and training sessions - Ensure proper product placement and brand awareness in stores - Establish, develop and maintain relationships with prospective and existing customers to introduce and grow both brands including weekly, monthly, and quarterly coverage based on account tiering - Execute a territory sales plan and route focused on sales growth, profitability, brand development,
and brand awareness - Prospect and open new independent pet specialty accounts and support onboarding, assortment, and first order execution - Present and sell new products, seasonal programs, and promotions to drive distribution and velocity - Represent and participate at trade shows and industry events with distributors and retailers - Support retailers with merchandising and in‑store visibility standards - Resolve retailer issues and complaints quickly and professionally - Provide in‑person and phone training and in‑store demos to retailers on product benefits and how to confidently sell to the consumer - Deliver nutritional and product education that supports both Primal feeding conversations and PureBites treating recommendations Desired Qualifications, Competencies, Skills & Other Considerations - Territory management sales experience, pet specialty or pet food experience preferred - Comfortable working independently in a fast‑paced environment - Proven ability to build relationships, influence in‑store, and close new business - Robust communication, presentation, and negotiation skills - Highly organized, proactive,
and able to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision - You must reside in Ontario to apply for this role - Candidates must be able to work in the location specified, as no relocation assistance is provided - Automobile required for the role - This role requires 80% day travel with 4-5 overnight travel per month - Regular business hours: 8 AM – 5 PM Monday to Friday - 5‑10 weekends a year depending on tradeshow schedule Why Join the Pure Treats Primal Pet Foods Team?
- Join a leading privately held Canadian company that tries to make the lives of pets happy and healthy everyday.
- A comprehensive co‑funded group health, dental, disability & travel/life insurance benefit to support employees’ overall wellbeing.
- A positive work environment, a competitive salary, bonus potential and the opportunity to grow within a dynamic team.
- A great culture and team that embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace and that is considerate and passionate about their work and the Pure Treats Mission.
- As a company with a dedicated and hardworking team that also values work‑life balance, Pure Treats offers Friday summer half days in addition to all statutory holidays and paid vacation time.
- Pure Treats offers a pet parent leave which includes a paid day off for new pet parents and a paid day off to mourn the passing of pets.
- Pure Treats offers discounted pet products so our team can help keep their pets happy and healthy with the best treats, food, and toppers in the world.
- Pure Treats Primal is an equal opportunity employer.
📌 Ontario Territory Sales Representative – Eastern Canada (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Primal Pet Foods
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality