Why Choose Us?
Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.
Our Sustainability Commitment
The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.
Job DescriptionGENERAL SUMMARY:
The ideal candidate lives in Ontario or the surrounding area. You will work with several of our food packaging distributors, regional chains, and a variety of prospects and customers. This position is a home-based remote sales position.
Job Description:
- Responsible for achieving sales goals and executing sales plans, both volume and profit, within assigned sales territory. Responsible for securing and maintaining distribution of products and maintaining effective agreements.
- Has direct one-to-one communication with customers, both present and prospective.
- Performs field promotion work and development of new accounts.
- Demonstrates products and provides assistance in the best application of product.
- Contacts prospects and explains features and merits of products offered, utilizing persuasive sales techniques.
- Analyzes records of present and past sales, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenue, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred.
- Interprets accounts, trends, and records to management.
- Responsible for closing the sales transaction.
- Services accounts and manage relationship regarding pricing, products, receivables, etc.
Qualifications:
- Must be able to travel frequently (30-40%) including some overnight travel
- Demonstrated skills and attributes include initiative, problem solving, negotiation, and persuasive communication skills (written, presentation and verbal)
- Ability to function independently
- Must have a valid driver’s license
Education and/or Experience:
- BA/BS degree preferred in business, sales/marketing or related field
- Must have 2-3 years of previous sales experience
- Relevant industry experience is preferred
A reasonable estimate of the current range is $90,000 - $120,000 CAD + bonus + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
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Company BenefitsWhat You'll Get From Us
Benefits
With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
Community Engagement
At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
Training and Development
We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.
Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact [email protected].
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Skills Required
- Frequent travel of 30–40%, including some overnight travel
- Initiative, problem-solving, negotiation, and persuasive written, presentation, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Valid driver's license
- Bachelor's degree in business, sales, marketing, or a related field
- 2–3 years of previous sales experience
- Relevant industry experience
Novolex Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Novolex and has not been reviewed or approved by Novolex.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broadly available, including medical, dental, and vision, with many finding the cost manageable. Experiences can vary by location and role, but core coverage and wellness resources are commonly highlighted.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer matching is highlighted and is perceived as a meaningful component of the package. This benefit stands out among the more consistently praised elements despite site-to-site variations.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid breaks, and vacation are commonly offered across many roles. These provisions contribute to an overall benefits picture that is seen as acceptable to good depending on the facility.
Novolex Insights
What We Do
Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging serving foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial customers. Its innovative product portfolio helps businesses operate efficiently, meet evolving customer expectations, and deliver everyday essentials to millions of customers worldwide. The company’s manufacturing network spans North America and Europe and includes two plastic-film recycling centers.
