Sales Administrative Assistant

About Dare Foods Limited

Dare Foods Limited is a private, family-owned business that continues to build a legacy rich in innovative, high-quality products that meet the changing needs of our consumers. “Made Better” is at the heart of everything we do at Dare and comes to life through our portfolio of consumer-loved brands including Bear Paws, Breton, REALFRUIT, Boulangerie Grissol, and Whippet (to name just a few). Our head office was relocated in 2018 from Kitchener to Cambridge and is a modern work environment connected to our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

Sales Administrative Assistant – Cambridge, ON

We are currently looking for Sales Administrative Assistant to join our Corporate Sales team. Kindly note that this position is currently based out of our Corporate office located in Cambridge Ontario.

Reporting directly to the Director, you will provide senior administrative, project management and organizational support to the Sales Director, Senior Retail Team Leader and Retail Team Leaders.

The successful applicant for this opportunity is highly detail orientated, has extensive multi-tasking abilities, and is exceptionally disciplined.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the Sales team members
• Create and format reports and presentations for internal and external audiences
• Reporting responsibilities (Using Nielsen, Cognos, Excel, etc.) for budgeting, sales tracking, program results, etc.
• Manages the ordering, compiling, shipping, and tracking of product samples, sales merchandise, etc.
• Assist in the planning, scheduling and coordinating meetings, meals and travel
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in administrative or related studies with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience
• A great team player who is friendly and personable
• Individual should be highly organized, motivated and have the ability to take initiative
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work well under pressure with multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining a friendly and positive attitude
• You are a problem-solver; if you don’t have the answer, you’ll find it
• Being bilingual in French and English would be considered an asset.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. If you are interested in being considered for this position, please apply in writing by February 18, 2022 quoting the appropriate position title to hrresumes@darefoods.com (.txt, .doc or .pdf formats)

Thank you for your interest in Dare Foods Ltd. and the opportunity to review your resume, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No follow up inquiries or agencies at this time please.

Dare Foods Limited is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. Dare Foods Ltd. will provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.