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KIT Recruitment is partnered with a well-established and reputable food manufacturer to recruit a Director of Sales who will drive strategic growth in the Quebec and Atlantic regions. This company specializes in retail-ready beef and lamb products, and were looking for a sales leader who brings recent, hands-on experience in fresh beef and lamb, is bilingual (English & French), and has a strong track record of working with major retail clients such as Sobeys, Metro, and Costco.This is a remote role with flexibility on location within Canada. However, regular regional travel is required.Position Details:Salary: Up to $170,000 (commensurate with experience)Bonus: Up to 30% based on performanceSchedule: Monday to Friday, remoteVacation: 4 weeks to startRRSP: 10% company contribution after 1 yearKey Responsibilities:Lead and execute strategic sales initiatives for the Quebec and Atlantic markets in collaboration with the VP of Sales, CanadaBuild, maintain, and grow relationships with major retailers including Sobeys, Metro, and CostcoOversee a high-performing sales team, offering coaching, performance management, and support in meeting KPIsDrive growth across the fresh and frozen lamb and beef product categories, ensuring alignment with supply and promotional planningWork closely with procurement and logistics to meet customer needs and ensure product availabilityMonitor financial metrics including sales performance, gross margins, and receivablesConduct ongoing market analysis to identify trends, risks, and growth opportunitiesSupport the creation and deployment of sales tools and promotional materials tailored to regional audiencesEnsure customer satisfaction while maintaining strong employee engagement across the teamQualifications:College diploma or equivalent requiredMinimum 5 years of sales leadership experience in meat manufacturing or distribution, with a strong focus on retail-ready beef and lambRecent experience working with major retailers such as Sobeys, Metro, and Costco is essentialBilingual in English and French is requiredStrong knowledge of case-ready protein, demand planning, and sales operationsProven ability to lead and coach sales teams to exceed goalsMust be willing and able to travel regionally as neededProficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems