Role Description The Commission Sales Associate is a full-time, hybrid role based in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada, with a mix of on-site customer visits and work-from-home activities. Day-to-day responsibilities include identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, building and maintaining relationships with retail and HORECA clients, and presenting Avira Imports’ product range to drive sales growth. The role involves regular follow-up with prospects, negotiating pricing and terms within established guidelines, and processing orders accurately in coordination with the operations team. The Commission Sales Associate will monitor market trends, gather customer feedback, and provide input on product selection and promotions. The position also requires maintaining organized sales records, meeting sales targets, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure timely delivery and excellent customer service.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in sales, account management, or business development, ideally within Skind Care, Personal Care, FMCG, food service, or wholesale distribution.
- Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and customer service skills to engage retail and HORECA clients effectively.
- Ability to understand and present a varied product portfolio, including groceries, ready-to-eat foods, skin care items, and kitchenware.
- Comfort working in a commission-based environment with a focus on meeting and exceeding sales targets.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to conduct in-person and virtual meetings in a professional manner.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, including managing a sales pipeline, scheduling client visits, and maintaining accurate records.
- Proficiency with basic office software and CRM or sales tracking tools, and ability to work independently in a hybrid setting.
- Knowledge of the Greater Toronto Area market and interest in Indian ethnic products or multicultural retail is an asset.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for client visits within the GTA.
- High school diploma required; post-secondary education in business, marketing, or a related field is an advantage.
