About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Sales Assistant / Associate to join our dynamic team. This role is instrumental in supporting our sales and marketing efforts within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sector, focusing primarily on the Health Food and FDM channels.

Key Responsibilities

As a Sales Assistant / Associate, you will help maintain strong customer relationships and ensure the seamless execution of our sales strategies. Your core responsibilities will include:

- Promotional Organization : Organize and manage promotional calendars across FDM and Health Food channels, co-ordinating with distributors to ensure accurate, timely execution.
- Administrative Support : Prepare and manage deal sheets, new product submission forms, and other sales documentation accurately and efficiently.
- CRM Implementation and Management : Support the set-up, data migration, and ongoing management of the company’s new Customer Relationship Management system to improve account tracking and communication efficiency.
- Event Co-ordination : Assist with 3-4 weekend events per year, ensuring the brand is represented professionally and effectively.
- Scheduling : Book appointments and manage schedules for the sales team.
- Field Visits : Conduct occasional in-field visits with key customers to gather feedback, assess product placement, and strengthen partnerships.
- Market Research : Assist in gathering market intelligence and competitor analysis to support sales strategies.
- Reporting : Help compile sales reports and track performance metrics against targets.

Qualifications and Requirements

Requirement

Details

Education

- University or College degree (or equivalent) in Business, Marketing, or a related field

Experience





- Minimum 2 years in sales and marketing

Industry Knowledge

- Proven CPG selling experience in Health Food and FDM channels - required

Communication

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills - essential

Organization

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and details essential

Technical

- Experience with CRM platforms (setup, use, or implementation) a
- strong asset

Adaptability

- Fast learner comfortable in a agile, evolving environment

Availability

- Willingness to work 3-4 weekends per year for events

Mobility

- Ability to travel occasionally for in-field customer visits within Ontario

Why Join Dutchman’s Gold

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated sales professional to join a growing, purpose-driven Canadian brand with a clear trajectory for career advancement. We offer:

- Competitive hourly compensation
- Opportunity for growth from part-time to full-time
- A collaborative, values-driven work culture
- A hands-on role contributing directly to our expansion across Canadian health and grocery channels

If you are passionate about CPG sales, sustainability, and building relationships, we encourage you to apply.

About Dutchman’s Gold

Dutchman’s Gold is a proudly Canadian, family-founded company with roots dating back to 1981, they began selling bottled honey from the front porch of the family home in Carlisle, Ontario.



What began with 300 hives and a passion for pure, natural honey has grown into one of Canada’s most trusted bee-product brands, now operating two facilities in Hamilton Ontario and distributing products across Canada.

For over 45 years, Dutchman’s Gold has remained committed to delivering the highest-quality, unpasteurized, mínimally processed honey and hive-based wellness products, including bee pollen, royal jelly, propolis, and artisan beeswax candles. The company is Kosher, Halal, GMP, and HACCP-certified, licensed to bottle certified organic honey, and operates as a Safe Food for Canadians (SFCA) licensed facility inspected by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Dutchman’s Gold has been recognized numerous times for excellence and sustainability, including:

- Best Ontario Honey winner in National Post taste tests (2006 and 2013)
- Canadian Grocer Sustainability Award, 2025
- Sobeys Sustainability Supplier Recognition, 2025
- Chatelaine Runner-Up for Best Raw Honey, 2025

Guided by its founding values of integrity, sustainability, and a deep commitment to the health of Canadian bees and beekeepers, Dutchman’s Gold continues to expand its reach across both Health Food and Food, Drug, and Mass (FDM) channels.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted from March 16 to April 4, 2026.

Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 - 20.0 per week

Benefits :

- Casual dress
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Application question(s):

- REQUIRED. Do you have previous work or project experience in the natural wellness, food/CPG, or nutrition-related industry? If yes, please briefly describe your role and key responsibilities.

📌 Sales Assistant (Canada)
🏢 Dutchmans Gold
📍 Canada