Sales Representative

Position Details

We offer a competitive salary during training. Post training, reps are paid 100% commission. 80% Driving Travel Required: This role requires the ability to drive to and from customer locations across the assigned sales territory.

Responsibilities

• Grow sales and profit margins through execution on sales strategy and territory management, planning a sales approach customized with individual customers.
• Possessing the ability to prospect and onboard new customer accounts, including cold calling to ensure a robust pipeline of opportunities.
• Educate the customer on convenience and foodservice programs, new product promotions, marketing policies, service, delivery specifics, and industry activities.
• Review daily/weekly/monthly reports with the store manager and assist with any opportunities that may arise.
• Minimize accounts receivable problems by monitoring accounts for compliance with credit terms and following up on any problems.
• Maintain awareness of pricing trends within sales territory, particularly for products, to ensure competitive pricing.
• Identify opportunities for campaigns, services, and distribution channels that will lead to an increase in sales.
• Participate in relevant industry events and networking opportunities.
• Performing additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proven success with closing sales for a variety of product lines with B2B.
• Proven and successful sales ledger travel & effective time management experience.
• General knowledge of food safety standards including basic HACCP practice and cold-chain integrity, and transporting of perishable foods.
• Detail minded and organized, with an ability to work independently with little direction.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with a demonstrated ability to conduct professional, results driven customer presentations.
• Intermediate abilities with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint & Power BI.
• Energetic and entrepreneurial spirit with competitive drive.
• Sales professional with experience and track record of growing market share.
• Proven success with relationship building and providing consultative services for customers.