Neptune Fresh Produce Inc.
Join one of the BEST teams in the Industry At Fresh Start Foods you’ll find qualified professionals that stand out with their experience and understand that customers are at the centre of everything we do.
We are seeking individuals:
Who are customer centric

Who are able to deliver on their commitments

Who value individual excellence and collective performance

Who care and give back - sustainable agriculture, the environment, corporate citizenship

Who go above and beyond to provide options for our customers

Who understand the foodservice/hospitality/retail business and bring extensive knowledge and experience

For more than 30 years, Fresh Start Foods has proudly delivered a full range of fresh produce solutions to customers across Canada. As a valued member of the Gordon Food Service (GFS) family of companies, we are honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2026.
We are currently seeking a Full-Time Inside Sales Representative to join our team based out of our Richmond, BC location. The Inside Sales Representative plays a key role in supporting customer retention, business growth, and outside sales development. This role is responsible for proactive customer communication, account management, prospect search, pipeline updates, and supporting outside sales representatives with qualified opportunities. This is not an order-taking position. The goal is to become a consultant to customers by understanding their operation, identifying opportunities, and helping protect and grow their business.
Position : Full Time, Permanent
Compensation : Depending on experience, $45,000-$55,000 per year. Plus commission structure.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Customer Retention & Account Support
Maintain regular communication with assigned accounts

Support customers with order entry, product recommendations, bookings sheet promotion, market updates, service recovery, late route communication, etc.

Monitor customer ordering trends and identify sales declines

Work closely with outside sales representatives to support account growth

Become a secondary point of contact for customers

Communication to upsell, promote bookings, promote using pictures by social platforms and market information





Business Development Support for Outside Rep
Research potential prospects before contact: website review, menu analysis, social media review, seasonal opportunities, current market alignment

Make outbound cold calls to warm up opportunities

Set meetings and create qualified leads for outside sales representatives

Maintain and update the sales pipeline system

Focus on building opportunities, not just forwarding names

Daily / Weekly Expectations:

Monday
Review and promote bookings sheets

Prepare customer pricing updates

Pipeline review and planning

Tuesday – Friday
Minimum 15 outbound calls daily

Customer follow-up calls

Prospecting and lead development

Support outside sales with: samples, product photos, follow-ups, order support

Update pipeline and account activity

Internal Collaboration:
The Inside Sales Representative works closely with: Purchasing, Transportation, Processing, Quality Assurance, Customer Service, and the Outside Sales Team.

The role requires fast communication and teamwork to provide quick and accurate solutions for customers.

Training & Development:
New team members will complete a structured onboarding program including:
Order entry training on “Canopy”

Customer service support shadowing

Velocity and sales reporting

Sales process training

Operations and transportation overview

QA and processing department training

Ride-along with delivery drivers

Market and pricing education

Success in This Role Looks Like:
Strong customer relationships

Organized pipeline management

Consistent communication

Proactive problem solving

Growth in sales and margin

High-quality customer service

Turning cold opportunities into long-term partnerships

Required Skills and Qualifications:
Previous sales experience is a strong asset.





Food service/industry knowledge is robust asset.

A valid driver’s license, vehicle and ability to travel as required.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word).

Must have good written, verbal, organizational, and communication skills and problem-solving capabilities.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure, challenging environment

Must be a strategic thinker in order to build relationships, network, and link resources to plan and execute business practices and achieve business goals.

Fresh Start Foods offers a range of benefits, including:
Comprehensive health and dental benefits (including vision, prescription drugs, disability, and extended health coverage)

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching Program

Annual Profit Sharing Bonus

Weekly paychecks

Employee Family Assistance Program

Opportunities for career advancement

Employee Recognition Programs

Company-sponsored events (Family Picnic, Staff Celebration, BBQs)

Training opportunities

Annual Safety Boot Allowance Program

Full-time hours

A team-oriented work environment

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Fresh Start Foods is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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📌 Inside Sales Representative (British Columbia)
🏢 Fresh Start Foods Canada
📍 British Columbia