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Job Description

Ishida Canada is looking for a Sales Representative to foster relationships with current customers, assist in equipment installation, and build a pipeline of future opportunities.

For more than 130 years, Ishida has been a world leader and innovator of weighing, packaging and labeling products including Price Computing Scales, Portion Scales, Automatic Packaging Solutions and Film and Label supplies. Ishida Canada Inc. is the Canadian subsidiary of Ishida Corporation and is responsible for Ishida brand sales in Canada as well as sales of products from Proluxe pizza dough presses, panini and tortilla grills, Watanabe meat slicers and Heat Seal packaging products, through Retail as well as Channel customers.

Based in Surrey, BC, this position is best suited for an individual with 3-5 years’ experience selling and servicing customers in the Retail and Food Service areas, with some technical knowledge of electro-mechanical equipment and a good amount of energy and drive to expand Ishida Sales in Western Canada (British Columbia and Alberta). The ability to speak Mandarin is helpful. This position will include sales in Western Canada to both Direct Retail and Channel markets.

Ishida Canada Inc. (www.IshidaCanada.ca) is an equal opportunity employer that places a great deal of importance on business ethics, professionalism and service. With offices and warehouses in BC and ON, Ishida Canada Inc. has grown continuously over the past 27 years. We invite those interested to apply by sending a resume of work experience. Due to an expected high volume of applicants, only those suitable for consideration will be contacted.

Qualifications

• Field experience as a sales representative or technician
• Working knowledge of retail systems and the grocery industry
• Leadership skills demonstrated in previous roles
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently
• Basic knowledge of networking
• Proficiency in B2B sales techniques
• Analytical skills for data interpretation
• Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM systems

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Application questions:

• Are you willing to travel to Alberta 2-3 times per year?
• Do you have experience calling on food retailers?

Languages:

• English (required)
• Mandarin (preferred)

Willingness to Travel:

• 75% (preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Expected Start Date: 2025-08-31