Director of Sales

Overview

ABOUT US: The Raw Carrot is a social enterprise empowering people who face barriers to traditional employment to secure their own livelihoods through the dignity of work. We employ individuals on social assistance to cook gourmet, handcrafted food products. The product sales revenue pays for the staff salaries and overall business expenses. The Raw Carrot operates with a “Social License” business model where The Raw Carrot HQ (HQ) partners with non-profits and churches to start a licensed Raw Carrot Site (Site). We currently have four Sites across Southwestern Ontario with two new Sites launching in 2024. Our plan is to scale our impact by launching more sites across Canada.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Director of Sales is a key leadership role responsible for developing and executing strategic sales plans to support the Sites and HQ towards financial sustainability. You are responsible for achieving revenue targets with the ultimate goal of furthering our mission of providing work for individuals who face employment barriers. This position requires a high level of strategic thinking, communication skills, leadership, sales acumen, and motivation towards The Raw Carrot mission. You will work closely with operations, marketing, communications, product development, and the Executive Director to align strategy, objectives, and social impact.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Proven experience as a Sales Manager or Director of Sales. Experience in the food industry and/or social enterprise is a plus.

Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to be a self-starter.

Strategic Thinking: Excellent strategic planning and execution abilities.

Communication: Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Ability to build relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members.

Project Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in sales analytics and CRM tools. Experience with Salesforce is a plus.

Faith: An outward Christian faith and active involvement in a church (reference required)

Transportation: Access to a car for travel

Compensation

$25-30/hour (commensurate with experience/skills/education) plus cell stipend

Mileage provided

As a condition of employment, the successful applicant must complete a Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Reference Check. The Raw Carrot would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

How to Apply

To apply, please email rebecca@therawcarrot.com with the following information;First & last name & Email address
Attach or provide us with a link to your resume (via google drive, drop box or other)
Attach or provide us with a link to your cover letter (via google drive, drop box or other)
Tell us a little about your faith journey
What skills and experience do you bring to this position?
Why are you the perfect fit to work with The Raw Carrot?