Job Overview
Canada Alpha Packing Inc. is a Richmond-based supplier of packaging and moving materials, including bubble wrap, stretch film, packing tape, cardboard boxes and other business supplies.
We are looking for an outgoing, reliable and results-oriented Part-Time B2B Outside Sales Representative to develop new business customers in Richmond and surrounding areas.
This is a hands-on sales position. The primary responsibilities are contacting local businesses, visiting prospective customers, delivering product samples, following up and generating orders.
Responsibilities
- Identify and contact potential B2B customers, including cabinet shops, furniture manufacturers, moving and storage companies, warehouses, distributors and other local businesses
- Make outbound calls and introduce our packaging products
- Visit prospective customers in Richmond and surrounding industrial areas
- Deliver product samples and arrange quotations or sales appointments
- Ask customers about their current products, specifications, quantities, pricing and purchasing needs
- Follow up consistently by telephone, email and in person
- Develop long-term customer relationships and repeat business
- Maintain accurate records of customer contacts, samples and follow-up dates
- Report customer feedback, competitor pricing and sales opportunities to the owner
- Assist with customer inquiries and other sales-related duties when required
Requirements
- Previous experience in B2B sales, outside sales, business development or account management is strongly preferred
- Comfortable making cold calls and approaching businesses in person
- Confident, friendly, persistent and results-oriented
- Good spoken and written English
- Able to work independently and follow up consistently
- Reliable, organized and punctual
- Willing to learn packaging product specifications and pricing
- Must be available for scheduled weekday daytime hours when business customers are open
- A valid BC driver’s licence and reliable access to a vehicle are required
- Familiarity with Richmond and surrounding industrial areas is an asset
- Mandarin, Cantonese or another additional language is an asset
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Work Details
- Part-time, permanent position
- Approximately 15–20 hours per week
- Must be available for scheduled weekday daytime hours
- Work includes telephone sales, local business visits, sample delivery and customer follow-up
- Some work must be completed at our Richmond location
- Local travel in Richmond and surrounding areas is required
- On-site parking
- Performance-based sales incentives may be available
This position is best suited to someone who enjoys meeting people, visiting businesses, developing customer relationships and closing sales. It is not primarily a data-analysis, programming, remote-work or office-based market-research position.
When applying, please include:
- Your weekly availability
- Confirmation that you have a valid BC driver’s licence and reliable access to a vehicle
- A brief example of a customer or business account that you personally developed
Pay: $20.00–$23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person and on the road in Richmond, BC and surrounding areas
Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Richmond, BC V6V 1Y5
