What Encore's All About:
At Encore, we possess the expertise in field sales to ensure our clients are successful in their most critical market channels. Going deep with few...being nimble and responsive for us is more than a turn of phrase, it is a way of life...and it comes down to the following Vision and Mission that compel us to outperform every day. Our Vision: The first choice for tier-one organizations seeking to optimize their field sales investment. Our Mission: Provide uncompromising quality of service and unparalleled calibre of thinking...developing strategies and delivering solutions that enable our clients to win.
The Opportunity:
MAPLE LEAF FOODS – SUMMER COMMUNITY CRUISER REPRESENTATIVE – Mississauga - APPROX 32 HOURS/ WEEK
CONTRACT: Starting August 28- September 22
Position Summary:
Our client, Maple Leaf Foods is a leading meat and plant-based protein company. Your role is to help identify and promote Maple Leaf Food Products across your region by while helping stores to fundraise for their charitable organization. Through your higher-performer personality, you will ensure that the Maple Leaf brand is executed at the highest level at the outlets you cover. You are a motivated, self-starter with a passion for helping people. You have top-notch communication and relationship-building skills with a knack for educating consumers on the value, features, and benefits of Maple Leaf’s exceptional meat and plant-based protein products.
You will be:
Prepare the Community Cruiser for events on arrival and connect with Store Managers to ensure that the event is supplied with product
Cook and serve Hot Dogs to event attendees, with any donations collected by a charity representative with each hot dog served
Keep track of all inventories used
Hand out coupons / or samples to event attendees
Provide product knowledge on Maple Leaf brands and promotions
Clean up after each event
Connect with main store contact and charity representative at the end of each event to summarize the inventory used and confirm the charitable amount raised by the event.
Maintain Community Cruiser vehicle and BBQ equipment to the highest safety standards
Overnight travel will be required upon request and with advanced notice, and accommodations and per diem will be provided
What You Will Be Doing Every Day:
Represent the brand at events effectively showcasing products to potential customers.
Conduct product education to highlight features and benefits
Engage with customers in a friendly and approachable manner, providing exceptional customer service and addressing any inquiries or concerns.
Utilize public speaking skills to present information about the brand and its products clearly and confidently.
Gather customer feedback and insights to relay back to the team for continuous improvement of products and services.
Who You Are:
Working towards completion of a university degree, preferably in Business and/or MBA
A positive, friendly manner and customer service approach
Customer service experience preferred
Ability to adapt or problem solve to deal with challenging situations
Responsible, punctual, and professional
Highly self-motivated, accountable, and reliable
Canada Food Safety Certification recently completed or to be completed within first week in role
Valid “G” class driver’s license with a clean driving record
Experience driving a truck and trailer, with the ability to hitch/unhitch trailer, is considered an asset
Knowledge and passion for the brands we sell
A few other things we’ll expect from you:
Full availability (may include some weekend and evening work)
Amazing customer service skills
This role can be physical at times - you must be able to lift and move up to 20 KG
Full access to a reliable vehicle and a Class G license
How to Apply:
If you haven’t already figured it out, it’s really important for Encore to have the RIGHT Team. If you know that you’re a great match for this role and think you’ll be a great fit with Encore, then you should definitely apply to this exciting opportunity! If you’re not jazzed about what you’ve read so far, that’s OK, we’re sure the right job is out there somewhere for you.
For those of you who apply, thanks so much for your interest in learning more about this exciting opportunity. We’d love to chat with all of you, but sometimes we simply don’t have enough time. If we feel you’re a good match, we’ll definitely be reaching out to you to move you forward in the selection process. If you're selected, you'll be asked to complete a recorded, digital interview which you can do with a webcam or a mobile device with a front-facing camera.
Encore strives to make our recruitment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provides accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and selection process, please reach out.
