Outside Sales Representative

Job Responsibilities

• Generates additional business through analyzing sales territory and individual customers
• Samples products with existing and potential customers
• Plans general sales strategy including time and territory management
• Plans sales approach with individual customers
• Crafts effective sales presentations
• Grows sales and profit margins on an ongoing basis to meet established sales and margin goals
• Sets up new customer accounts by determining pricing
• Works with Credit Department for initial authorization
• Works with other center personnel for scheduling order-taking, deliveries, etc.
• Performs initial follow-up work with customers ensuring delivery and product satisfaction
• Ensures customer satisfaction by providing an exemplary level of service
• Builds additional business with current customers through product penetration in order to maximize profitability of individual accounts
• Maintains awareness of pricing trends within sales territory, particularly on market driven / commodity products, to ensure competitive pricing
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• A High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 6-12 months sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience
• Valid Drivers License