District Sales Representative- Food Service Sales

About the role

Van Eerden Foodservice is a fourth-generation, family-owned foodservice distributor with over 100 years of delivering a great customer experience. We believe nothing brings food and families together like sharing a meal. By serving our customers and employees with care, we allow others to do what the VE family values as an important family tradition—sharing a meal with friends and family. We are rooted in quality and service and strive to deliver fresh ideas, fresh products, and fresh solutions to our customers each and every day.

We are seeking an experienced Sales Consultant to develop and maintain a profitable sales route by selling and servicing existing customers, opening new accounts, and increasing existing sales volume in the Michigan communities in and around the tri-city area of Flint.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional relationships with current and prospective customers through one-on-one meetings.
• Utilize company specialists, vendors, and brokers to provide and demonstrate available products to customers.
• Manage account receivables for all customer accounts and ensure cash receipts and deposit slips are handled according to company policy.
• Prospect for new business and close sales in a competitive environment.
• Sell to owners, purchasing directors, and chefs of medium to large businesses in the hospitality industry.

Requirements

• Strong foodservice sales experience (required).
• Proven success selling as a commissioned salesperson.
• Experience selling to the hospitality industry, including owners, purchasing directors, and chefs.
• Track record of selling against heavy competition and at higher price points.
• Strong desire to sell and work on a commission basis.
• Excellent driving record.
• Great communication and organizational skills.
• Creativity and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to prospect and a track record of being a good closer.

Pay

Starting pay: $65,000 to $85,000+ depending on experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Paid vacations and holidays.
• Sales incentives.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.