Associate Sales Professional – North Western Canada

Job description

Are you an experienced sales professional who loves the thrill of the build but is tired of the corporate ladder game? Do you find fulfillment in mastering a specific territory, building genuine long-term relationships, and being the go-to expert your clients trust year after year? We are specifically seeking a career-minded professional who wants to plant deep roots, own their desk, and enjoy long-term stability in a career in Inside Sales. If you excel at building lasting B2B relationships from the comfort of an office environment and want a role where your tenure and regional expertise are truly valued, this is your destination. Manitoulin Group of Companies is one of Canada largest national transportation companies, providing LTL/FTL, dedicated, and logistics solutions throughout North America. We currently have an exceptional opportunity for anyone looking to establish a career in sales. Operating out of Acheson (Edmonton)—the gateway to the North—you will focus heavily on our Northern Alberta, Northern British Columbia, and extended Northern Canadian territories. Success in this role requires more than just sales acumen; it requires a genuine understanding of the unique geographical, seasonal, and logistical realities that businesses in Canada’s North face every single day. Primary Responsibilities  Territory Ownership: Manage, nurture, and grow our established account base across Northern Alberta, Northern BC, and the Northern territories.  New Business Development: Source and secure new customers through targeted cold calls, competitive research, and strategic outreach.  Consultative Solutions: Introduce Manitoulin’s extensive suite of services (LTL/FTL, temperature-controlled, transborder, and dangerous goods) to solve complex remote logistics challenges.  Team Collaboration: Support the regional sales team and collaborate closely with operations to ensure seamless execution for demanding northern routes.  Client Retention: Act as the steady, reliable, long-term point of contact that our Northern clients can depend on year after year. (Occasional travel or in-person sales meetings may be required).  The Northern Advantage: Prior experience or deep knowledge of Canada’s Northern geography and/or the Transportation/Logistics industry is preferred, particularly regarding Northern Canadian freight movements and logistics constraints  Career-Oriented Mindset: You view Inside Sales as a long-term profession. You value autonomy, consistency, and the opportunity to master a territory.  Core Skills: You are results-oriented, self-motivated, and a strong communicator with excellent negotiation, interpersonal, and organizational skills.  Education: A college or university graduate, or equivalent industry experience. We thank all applicants, but wish to advise that only those under further consideration will be contacted. What do we offer?  Stability & Tenure: A permanent, long-term career home with a leading national carrier that values loyalty.  Profit Sharing: Direct reward for the company's collective success.  Competitive Salary: A reliable, strong compensation package.  Comprehensive Benefits: Full health, dental, and wellness coverage.  Industry-Leading Infrastructure: The backing of 85+ Canadian terminals, advanced 24/7 shipping technology, and an unparalleled single-source network. For 65 years, Manitoulin Transport has been providing comprehensive transportation and logistics solutions for clients across North America. Our success lies in our innovation and safety, and our dedication to reliable, on-time delivery. So, if you know where you’re headed, we have the training and career development to help you get there .