Verified Job
Retail / Counter Sales
Retail Branded Sales Associate
Retail / Counter Sales
#782971
Remote / WFH
Furlani Foods
Job Description
About the Company
For decades, Furlani Foods has combined a rich heritage of making great quality specialty garlic bread products, with an entrepreneurial spirit. We’ve always been passionate and committed to transforming everyday meals into memorable experiences that everyone can enjoy together. The Company operates from four state-of-the-art bakeries in Oak Creek (Wisconsin) and North Liberty (Iowa) in the US and in Mississauga (Ontario) in Canada. We manufacture and distribute specialty topped bread products to North America’s leading retailers and food service operators. At Furlani Foods, we are bakers at heart. We are fueled by a passion for bringing added joy to consumers’ meals, success to our partners, and well-being to our team. We are grounded in our principles of integrity, courage and the relentless drive towards excellence in everything we do.
About the Role
We are seeking a Retail Branded Sales Associate for a 12‑month parental leave contract who will play a key role in supporting and contributing to the ongoing efforts to grow and maximize the Retail Brand at Furlani Foods. This position serves as a critical conduit between Sales, Customers, and cross‑functional internal teams, ensuring the accurate flow of information and data related to promotions, pricing, and programs. The role will also act as a backup for the Private Label Sales Associate.
Key Metrics:
Timely communication of key information to Sales and internal teams, and accuracy of tracked data (pricing systems, program sheets, promotions, etc.).
Responsibilities
Customer & Sales Administrative Support
• Update and maintain branded promotional trackers, listing forms, and deal sheets across the U.S. and Canada (Retail and Food Service)
• Assist with new customer setup forms
• Maintain and upload accurate SKU information to trading partner portals and retailer websites (GS1 Canada, 1WorldSync, Retail Link, AWF, Precima)
• Fulfill Sales team requests for product specifications and related information
• Own sales program sheets, customer information, price lists, and contract records in QAD (ERP), including investigation and resolution of related issues
• Liaise with cross‑functional teams to ensure sales‑related tasks are delivered on time and within budget
• Access retailer portals and extract relevant data
• Support Sales commercialization initiatives and act as an internal voice for the Sales team and key contact to other internal resources.
Trade Promotions & Sales Finance Support
• Serve as the point person to gather trade promotions from the Sales team and input them into the ERP system
• Investigate claims and deductions identified by Finance and support resolution with cross‑functional teams
• Approve cheque requests related to customer promotional costs
Knowledge & Qualifications
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a related role within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry
• Strong Excel skills, including advanced functions
• Experience working with ERP systems (QAD preferred)
• Familiarity with retailer portals and data systems
• Claims and deductions clearance experience is an asset but not required
Education
• Post secondary degree/diploma in business program or equivalent.
Required Skills
• Self‑starter with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and issue‑resolution capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Technically oriented with the ability to quickly learn new systems
• Resourceful, detail‑oriented, and resilient in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to manage changing priorities effectively
Salary Range
• $65K – $72K CAD annually
This posting is for an existing vacancy. Furlani Foods does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made by our Human Resource team and hiring managers.
For decades, Furlani Foods has combined a rich heritage of making great quality specialty garlic bread products, with an entrepreneurial spirit. We’ve always been passionate and committed to transforming everyday meals into memorable experiences that everyone can enjoy together. The Company operates from four state-of-the-art bakeries in Oak Creek (Wisconsin) and North Liberty (Iowa) in the US and in Mississauga (Ontario) in Canada. We manufacture and distribute specialty topped bread products to North America’s leading retailers and food service operators. At Furlani Foods, we are bakers at heart. We are fueled by a passion for bringing added joy to consumers’ meals, success to our partners, and well-being to our team. We are grounded in our principles of integrity, courage and the relentless drive towards excellence in everything we do.
About the Role
We are seeking a Retail Branded Sales Associate for a 12‑month parental leave contract who will play a key role in supporting and contributing to the ongoing efforts to grow and maximize the Retail Brand at Furlani Foods. This position serves as a critical conduit between Sales, Customers, and cross‑functional internal teams, ensuring the accurate flow of information and data related to promotions, pricing, and programs. The role will also act as a backup for the Private Label Sales Associate.
Key Metrics:
Timely communication of key information to Sales and internal teams, and accuracy of tracked data (pricing systems, program sheets, promotions, etc.).
Responsibilities
Customer & Sales Administrative Support
• Update and maintain branded promotional trackers, listing forms, and deal sheets across the U.S. and Canada (Retail and Food Service)
• Assist with new customer setup forms
• Maintain and upload accurate SKU information to trading partner portals and retailer websites (GS1 Canada, 1WorldSync, Retail Link, AWF, Precima)
• Fulfill Sales team requests for product specifications and related information
• Own sales program sheets, customer information, price lists, and contract records in QAD (ERP), including investigation and resolution of related issues
• Liaise with cross‑functional teams to ensure sales‑related tasks are delivered on time and within budget
• Access retailer portals and extract relevant data
• Support Sales commercialization initiatives and act as an internal voice for the Sales team and key contact to other internal resources.
Trade Promotions & Sales Finance Support
• Serve as the point person to gather trade promotions from the Sales team and input them into the ERP system
• Investigate claims and deductions identified by Finance and support resolution with cross‑functional teams
• Approve cheque requests related to customer promotional costs
Knowledge & Qualifications
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a related role within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry
• Strong Excel skills, including advanced functions
• Experience working with ERP systems (QAD preferred)
• Familiarity with retailer portals and data systems
• Claims and deductions clearance experience is an asset but not required
Education
• Post secondary degree/diploma in business program or equivalent.
Required Skills
• Self‑starter with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and issue‑resolution capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Technically oriented with the ability to quickly learn new systems
• Resourceful, detail‑oriented, and resilient in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to manage changing priorities effectively
Salary Range
• $65K – $72K CAD annually
This posting is for an existing vacancy. Furlani Foods does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made by our Human Resource team and hiring managers.
