Field Territory Sales Student (Kawartha Lakes)

Paid Post-Secondary Student Development Program

Field Territory Sales Summer Student (Kawartha Lakes)

Are you a high-potential post-secondary student looking for more than a desk-based summer job?

Kawartha Dairy’s Student Development Program is a paid, highly selective opportunity designed for students who want hands-on experience, real responsibility, and exposure to how a Canadian manufacturing and retail business operates.

This Field Territory Sales role is ideal for students who enjoy being on the move, building relationships, and taking ownership of a defined territory.

And yes — free ice cream is included!

About the Role

As a Field Territory Sales Summer Student, you’ll work closely with Kawartha Dairy’s Sales team to support retail partners across your assigned territory. This is a customer-facing, field-based role — you won’t be behind a desk.

You’ll help ensure Kawartha Dairy products are well-represented, available, and supported in partner locations, while gaining real-world sales experience in the grocery and food service space.

While the role is field-based, you’ll also be part of our broader Student Development Program, including in-person learning, connection, and mentorship opportunities in Bobcaygeon.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with local Territory Managers during the summer sales call cycle
• Visit retail and scoop shop partners to support product availability, displays, and merchandising
• Support new business development through prospecting and outreach to potential partners
• Analyze competitive activity, pricing, and in-store execution
• Maximize product presence within existing customer accounts
• Support point-of-sale material placement and maintenance
• Lead and support in-store and partner sampling events
• Represent Kawartha Dairy professionally and positively in the field

What You’ll Gain 

By the end of the program, you will have:

• Hands-on field sales experience with a respected Canadian brand
• Experience managing a defined sales territory
• Exposure to retail, customer management, and sales strategy
• Practical communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills
• Mentorship and networking with Kawartha Dairy leaders and fellow students
• Insight into how sales connects to manufacturing, supply chain, and marketing

Location & Travel Expectations (Important)

This is a field-based role supporting customers across Kawartha Lakes and surrounding areas.

To be successful in this role, you must:

• Have reliable access to your own vehicle for daily travel
• Hold a valid G driver’s licence with a clean driving record
• Be comfortable driving regularly within your assigned territory
• Be able to travel to Bobcaygeon, Ontario:
  • For program orientation
  • Once per month for in-person student development days, learning sessions, and team connection
• Mileage is reimbursed at $0.55/km, and overnight stays and travel expenses are covered when required.

What We’re Looking For

• Students enrolled in (or entering) 3rd–4th year post-secondary or a post-graduate program
• Academic background or interest in Business, Marketing, Field Sales, Psychology, or Customer Management
• Legally permitted to work in Canada
• Available to start May 4, 2025 
• Comfortable working flexible hours when required (including occasional weekends or holidays)
• Independent, organized, and confident working in a field-based role

What Will Make You a Great Fit

• You enjoy meeting new people and building relationships
• You’re comfortable working independently and taking ownership of your work
• You’re organized, reliable, and follow through
• You’re curious, motivated, and eager to learn
• You align with Kawartha Dairy’s values and want to be part of something meaningful

Grow With Us

• Take on real, hands-on sales responsibilities
• Build mentoring relationships with experienced sales leaders
• Learn alongside other Student Development Program participants
• Network through company-sponsored events and learning sessions
• Full-time hours throughout the summer
• Competitive wage + mileage reimbursement

If you’re looking for a summer experience that offers real responsibility, independence, and professional growth — and you enjoy being out in the field — we’d love to hear from you.