About Great Lakes Greenhouses

Great Lakes Greenhouses Inc. is a family-owned and operated greenhouse grower, shipper, and packer based in Leamington, Ontario. With more than four decades of experience, we take pride in growing and delivering high-quality greenhouse produce while building long-term partnerships with our customers.

We are looking for a motivated, dependable, and customer-focused Sales Representative to join our team and contribute to the continued growth of our sales and customer relationships.

This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, building relationships, solving problems, and working closely with multiple departments to make sure customer commitments are delivered.

The Opportunity The Sales Representative will be responsible for managing existing customer relationships while identifying opportunities to grow the business. This person will work closely with customers, Sales, Production, Shipping, and other internal teams to coordinate orders, communicate product availability, manage expectations, and ensure a high level of service.

The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, detail-oriented, and understands that successful produce sales require strong communication, sound judgment, and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing customers while providing responsive and professional service.
- Communicate regularly with customers regarding product availability, orders, pricing, delivery requirements, and account needs.
- Receive, review, and coordinate customer orders to ensure accuracy and timely fulfillment.
- Work closely with Production, Shipping,



and other internal departments to communicate customer requirements and ensure commitments are executed correctly.
- Monitor product availability, inventory, production, and market conditions to support sales decisions.
- Prepare and communicate pricing, product information, availability, and other sales-related information to customers.
- Identify new sales opportunities and assist in developing current customer relationships.
- Proactively follow up with customers regarding orders, service concerns, product quality, delivery issues, and other account matters.
- Assist with resolving order discrepancies, shortages, delivery concerns, and customer complaints in a professional and timely manner.
- Maintain accurate customer, pricing, order, and sales information within company systems.
- Monitor customer needs and market activity and communicate relevant information and opportunities to management.
- Prepare sales reports and other documentation as required.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding customer information, pricing, and company business.
- Support the overall sales team and perform other sales-related duties as required.

Qualifications & Skills

- Previous experience in sales, account management, customer service, produce sales, agriculture, food distribution, or a related industry is preferred.
- Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.




- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple customers, orders, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment where priorities can shift quickly.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel.
- Experience with ERP, order-management, or sales software is an asset.
- Experience with Famous Software is an asset.
- Experience in the fresh produce, greenhouse, agriculture, food distribution, or grocery industry is considered a strong asset.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Sales, Production, Shipping, and other departments.
- Strong problem-solving skills and professional judgment.
- Reliable attendance, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.

What We Are Looking For We are looking for someone who understands that successful sales at GLG is about much more than selling a product.

Our Sales Representatives are an important link between our customers and our operation. The right person will take the time to understand customer needs, communicate clearly, anticipate potential issues, and work with our internal teams to make sure the commitments we make can be delivered accurately and on time.

We value people who take ownership, follow through, build trust, and understand the importance of long-term partnerships.

If you are someone who enjoys working with customers, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to be part of a growing, family-owned company, we would like to hear from you.

Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week

Benefits

- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Sales Representative – Fresh Produce (Leamington)
🏢 Great Lakes Greenhouses
📍 Leamington