Outside Sales Representative - Restaurant Equipment & Supplies

Position Summary

CKEPUSA, a division of Arizona Restaurant Supply, Inc., is seeking an experienced food service equipment and supplies Sales Representative for the public sector market to include K-12 schools, municipalities, universities, etc. This salesperson will also be responsible for high-profile accounts in the private sector such as casinos, healthcare, resorts, etc.

Essential Job

• Meet territory sales goals using relationship building, cold calls and referrals.
• Develop a territory sales plan and strategy to meet objectives.
• Present a professional image to the customer.
• Provide excellent customer service through responsiveness, quality, and product knowledge.
• Participate in training to develop expertise in food service products and services.
• Attend conferences and trade shows, as required.

Competencies

• A high school diploma, or equivalent, is required. A college degree is preferred.
• Two to five years of outside sales experience with a proven record of success is required.
• Candidates who are, or were, in the food service business, restaurant or cafeteria operations, or sold restaurant equipment and supplies, will be considered.
• Reliable transportation with a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record is required.
• Must be able to procure state requirement authorizations for access to school properties (fingerprint clearance).

Required Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Well organized, accurate, and attentive to detail.
• Demonstrated success in developing new customers and territories.
• Must be able to procure state requirement authorizations for access to school properties (fingerprint clearance).

About the Role

This position offers eligibility for health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, supplemental insurance and 401(k) matching along with paid holidays, vacation, and sick time. This position will require the salesperson to be officed at home. The territory is the State of Colorado and outlying regions.

Benefits

• Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, supplemental insurance and 401(k) matching.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.