Part-Time Grocery Sales Representative– Food & CPG

Company: Smart N Local Food Corporation
Location: Metro Vancouver, BC (On the Road)
Job Type: Part-Time, Permanent
Compensation: $35/hour + Performance-Based Bonuses
Expected Hours: Approximately 10 hours per week

About Us

Smart N Local Food Corporation is a growing British Columbia-based food manufacturer specializing in premium refrigerated food products.

We operate two brands:

- aVeryGoodPastaSauce: Premium refrigerated pasta sauces made with high-quality ingredients.
- GoodFoodia: Fresh, convenient, ready-to-eat meals.

Our products are already available in grocery stores across British Columbia, and we are looking for an experienced Grocery Sales Manager to help us expand our retail distribution and increase sales.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop new grocery retail accounts and secure new product listings across British Columbia.
- Build and maintain relationships with grocery buyers, category managers, and store managers.
- Increase sales, product visibility, and repeat orders at existing retail locations.
- Conduct targeted store visits and identify opportunities for additional product placements.
- Coordinate with our existing distribution partners to support retail growth.
- Develop and execute practical sales strategies to increase revenue.
- Provide weekly sales activity reports, including new accounts, buyer meetings, follow-ups, and sales results.
- Work toward clearly defined sales targets and performance objectives.

Qualifications

- Minimum 5 years of experience in grocery sales, food manufacturing sales, or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG).
- Experience selling refrigerated, fresh, or frozen food products is strongly preferred.




- Established relationships with grocery buyers and retailers in British Columbia are highly desirable.
- Experience working with Save-On-Foods, IGA, Whole Foods Market, Fresh St. Market, Stong's Market, Nature's Fare, or similar retailers is an asset.
- Strong understanding of grocery distribution, product listings, retail promotions, and account management.
- Proven ability to open new retail accounts and grow existing business.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
- Valid driver's licence and ability to travel to retail locations throughout Metro Vancouver.

What We Offer

- Flexible part-time schedule, approximately 10 hours per week.
- Competitive hourly compensation of $35/hour.
- Performance-based bonuses tied to measurable sales growth and current retail accounts.
- Opportunity to work directly with the management of a growing Canadian food manufacturer.
- Initial 90-day performance review.
- Potential for additional hours and responsibilities based on results.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume along with a brief description of your experience selling food products to grocery retailers in British Columbia.

We would particularly like to hear:

- Which grocery chains have you worked with directly?
- Do you have experience with refrigerated or fresh food products?
- Have you successfully secured new retail listings or expanded existing grocery accounts?

We are seeking a motivated, well-connected sales professional who can deliver measurable results and contribute to the long-term growth of our brands.

Pay: $35.00 per hour

Experience:

- Grocery / Food CPG Sales: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: On the road

📌 Part-Time Grocery Sales Representative (Metro Vancouver)
🏢 Smart N Local food
📍 Metro Vancouver