Sales Intern

Join Riverside Natural Foods Ltd., a $300 million+ Canadian-based, family-owned, and globally operating business, committed to leaving the world better than we found it. As a B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line company, we proudly manufacture nutritious, 'better-for-you' snacks such as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO. We value teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, grit, and fun.

We’re on an ambitious mission to double our business by 2027, and we need talented individuals like you to help us reach new heights. At Riverside, you’ll have the opportunity to chart your own path to success while contributing to ours. We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right, and our values will guide us through the rugged terrain – and yes, it will get rough. But that’s what makes the journey worthwhile.

So, lace up your boots and let’s tackle the climb together.

You can learn more about us at www.riversidenaturalfoods.com.

Position Summary/Objective: 

The Sales Intern will support the increase of $GSV in the Foodservice/Convenience and Gas/Omni channels by working with KAMs to support new business development and sales execution activities. The role will be a mix of office based activities and customer facing sales interactions within the GTA.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Sales analysis – build sales reports and present trends, opportunities to Foodservice/C&G sales team
• Sales execution – field sales audits and store level selling to ensure product portfolio is in place. This will involve visiting stores and sites of our key customers in Foodservice and C&G where we have contracts in place and listing agreements (Compass Foodservice, Sysco Foodservice, Parkland Gas, Petro Canda etc.)
• Support Omni channel sales team with ensuring digital assets are standardized across platforms and provide prompts to guide consumer purchase
• Support Canadian Commercial sales team with ensuring customers digital platforms are updated and provide prompts to guide consumer purchase
• Additional duties to support Canadian Commercial Sales team as needed

Longer term project:

• Develop sales/marketing programs and sales strategy for College and University penetration – Project should determine what are key trends in C&U dining? What are student priorities for the products they consume on campus? How can we effectively reach students on Campus and encourage purchase of our brands? How can we expand distribution on C&U campuses? Develop sales deck to present to C&U customers and secure new product listings across Canada.
• In depth market research on School Nutrition Programs across Canada. Identify the major program operators in the 10 largest cities outside of Ontario. Understand current products used in these programs, number of schools and students serviced and product distribution method to the schools.
• Present findings and strategies to KAMs and CCLT

Functional & Leadership Competencies:

Education and Qualifications: 

• 3^rd/4^th Year University Student
• Business Major Preferred

Skills and Abilities:

Required:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to function independently and in team environment
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Excel/Powerpoint skills

Preferred:

• Ability to influence
• Competitive Analysis
• Consumer Awareness
• Outbound Sales
• Researching Market Trends

What we expect:

• Values-led: You’ll be a member of a thoughtful and compassionate team that prioritizes respect, teamwork and resourcefulness along with a good dash of fun. Sometimes, even making granola bars is hard, and life’s too short to take ourselves so seriously that we don’t enjoy the journey.
• Unparalleled experiences and opportunities: We’re still determining who we are and what we can be. Help us shape what this organization will look like and what we’ll offer the world, into the future. This means rolling up your sleeves and sometimes building the process – fast! – while employing it. At Riverside, progress occasionally means proceeding imperfectly, and we’re okay with that, as long as we’re staying true to our values and learning and improving along the way.
• Access to everyone: We’re a flat organization with few silos which means you’ll have full access to everyone from our founders to our production staff. Even when employees dress up, they wear steel-toed shoes. So don’t be shy. Speak up, share your ideas and go places you normally wouldn’t – like the plant, or the boardroom.
• Personal development: We’ll support and empower you to chart your own path and reach any heights you set for yourself. Career paths at Riverside are carved by the people walking on them, not dictated by leaders. Count on us to give you the training and tools to grow and progress.
• Gratitude: As a growing business, we can’t always offer formal recognition like awards programs, but we do show our true gratitude and appreciation. At Riverside, we’re all in this together and we value you.

What We Offer:

• Values-led: We don’t cut corners or step on anyone or anything on our way to our summit. There is no winning at all costs here. Every step you take must align with our values, no compromises.
• Courageous determination: As a family-run, rapidly growing business, we are often challenged to find ways to deliver that aren’t obvious or easy. You must be willing to try, ask and answer challenging questions, test and learn, turn over every stone, keep moving forward and help us find a way through. Resourcefulness and grit will be your constant companions at Riverside and will serve you well.
• Humility: We’re a small (but growing) fish in a sea of whales and sharks. We know the products we offer are some of the healthiest and most sustainable, but we don’t brag about it, and know we have a steep path ahead. We pride ourselves in being respectful and supportive of others while shining brightly through our innovative, high-quality products. There isn’t one superstar at Riverside. We take turns leading the way as we climb to the summit.
• Continuous improvement: As a learn-as-we-go organization, we rely on each other to continuously improve everything we touch to make it better, more efficient, more sustainable, and more endearing to customers, consumers, employees, vendors, partners and the community. We own our mistakes and learn from them as we wind our way to the top.

Wait! There’s more!

• Immerse yourself in our comprehensive benefits program, with Riverside taking care of the costs!
• RRSP matching or IRA matching for an empowered financial journey
• Join Employee-Led Resource Groups (ERGs) championing mental health, sustainability, diversity, women, and LGBTQ+ rights
• Develop your career further through our Riverside University program and with our Tuition Reimbursement Program
• An open concept work environment that embodies our Values

How to Apply:

If you have the commitment to excellence, the energy, the attitude and experience we need, then please submit your resume to careers(AT)riversidenaturals.com with the job title you are applying for in the subject line or click the apply button!

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you have a disability and require accommodation in the interview process, please let us know when you apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to volume, please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.