# Route Sales Representative - Ottawa/Laval/ Montreal & Quebec North Terri

**Company:** [POWERGROUP Resources](null/companies/nMDk2cG9xZjTyHucw6uAYm.md)
**Location:** Ottawa, Canada
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

POWERGROUP Resources, on behalf of our client Cottage Country Snack Foods, is seeking a motivated Route Sales Representative to maintain and grow an established customer route throughout the Ottawa/Laval/Montreal and Quebec North Regions. This role offers an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals who enjoy sales, customer relationships, driving and independence.

This is a sales-focused position responsible for account growth, merchandising, and relationship management.

_This job posting is for a current vacancy with our client._

_We use AI-assisted tools to help identify and match applicants to our open roles. This may include reviewing resumes and suggesting potential matches. All final hiring decisions are made by humans._

**Who we are:**

Cottage Country is a highly recognized Canadian brand, offering premium-quality candies, nuts, and trail mixes that are packed fresh and delivered fresh daily from coast to coast.

**What you will do:**

-   Manage and grow an established customer route
-   Drive profitable sales growth through merchandising, promotions, and relationship building
-   Maintain strong customer relationships and provide excellent service
-   Work independently to achieve and exceed sales targets
-   Travel extensively within the territory, including overnight stays
-   Operate a 16’ cube truck as part of the route responsibilities
-   Work long hours and in varying weather conditions when required

**Schedule & Travel Details:**

3-week rotation schedule:

-   Approximately 5 nights away from home out of every 15 working days
-   About 33% of the route involves significant driving
-   Week 1: Higher travel volume with significant driving and overnight stays
-   Week 2: Moderate travel with reduced driving time
-   Week 3: Primarily local route with no overnight stays
-   Roughly 50% of the territory is in Quebec
-   A fair amount of driving is required

## Requirements

-   Post-secondary education in business is an asset.

-   Sales, marketing, or merchandising experience required.
-   Experience in route sales or related trade is an asset.
-   Must have the physical ability to lift, reach, and carry products
-   Valid G Drivers License with clean driver’s abstract required
-   Willingness to travel and stay overnight
-   Bilingual (French & English) is an asset.
-   Self-starter mindset with strong motivation and independence

## Benefits

-   Commission-based role generating $55,000–$65,000+ annually
-   Performance bonuses for exceeding targets
-   Excellent potential to exceed earning expectations
-   Opportunity for entrepreneurship and career advancement
-   Dental care

-   Extended health care
-   Life insurance
-   Paid time off