Direct Sales Representative
Brown Foodservice, Inc. · Williamson, WV · 3 wk ago
On-siteBusiness Development$300k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Call on existing and potential customers to identify customer needs and answer questions related to products, pricing, availability, product uses, and possible training
- Drive personal vehicle to customer locations, conventions, company meetings, etc.
- Able to plan and organize schedule to be able to call on and seek potential leads
- Communicate with customers and transportation department to schedule delivery times
- Manage customer accounts receivable by working with customers and the Credit Department to establish customer credit terms and collect payments
- Attend and participate in sales trainings, meetings, company functions, and customer events
- Aid in new employee training as needed
- Review and analyze sales reports to determine areas that need attention in order to achieve sales and company goals
- Perform regular administrative duties such as processing customer credits and pick-up requests and filing reports
- Work with our team to develop menus, enhance customer's social media presence, and utilize other value-added services offered by the company
- Additional responsibilities as assigned
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (Business, Culinary Arts, or Hospitality degree preferred)
- 3 years Foodservice management or sales experience (minimum 1 year outside foodservice sales or chef experience strongly preferred)
Qualifications
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Possess effective time management skills
- Be a self-starter
- Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record – No DUI’s or similar violations
- Must possess reliable transportation with current automobile insurance with the following limits of liability: $300,000 bodily injury and $100,000 property damage
- Must have basic pc skills and be familiar with common business applications (MS Office including Outlook and Word)
- Ability to use digital tools and applications to conduct job responsibilities, including a smart phone and/or other devices
- Ability to use new applications/proprietary software
- Possess organizational and negotiating skills
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts as they pertain to sales, commissions, discounts and volume
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, drive for long periods of time, reach, bend, squat, and stoop to accomplish the essential job functions
- Ability to perform non-repetitive lifting of up to 25 lbs
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
Benefits
- Brown offers competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD/LTD and 401(k)
Pay
- Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
Schedule
- Flexible schedule to accommodate customer needs
About the Role
- Essential part of our team that has been servicing customers and delivering fine foods since 1942
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent (Business, Culinary Arts, or Hospitality degree preferred)
3 years Foodservice management or sales experience (minimum 1 year outside foodservice sales or chef experience strongly preferred)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Possess effective time management skills
- Be a self-starter
- Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record – No DUI’s or similar violations
- Must possess reliable transportation with current automobile insurance with the following limits of liability: $300,000 bodily injury and $100,000 property damage
- Must have basic pc skills and be familiar with common business applications (MS Office including Outlook and Word)
- Ability to use digital tools and applications to conduct job responsibilities, including a smart phone and/or other devices
- Ability to use new applications/proprietary software
- Possess organizational and negotiating skills
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts as they pertain to sales, commissions, discounts and volume
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, drive for long periods of time, reach, bend, squat, and stoop to accomplish the essential job functions
- Ability to perform non-repetitive lifting of up to 25 lbs
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
Brown Foodservice, Inc. Benefits
- Brown offers competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD/LTD and 401(k)