Sales Representative- Jacksonville FL

Essential Duties

• Independent travel throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers and solicit orders.
• Display or demonstrate products using samples and catalogs to emphasize features and benefits on each call.
• Quote selling price and credit terms for orders obtained.
• Stay informed on new products, pricing, and other general information pertaining to the company and to sales.
• Responsible for collections (accounts receivable) as well as ensure proper service and follows-up on all customer accounts.
• Actively participate in pre-pack check-ins as required, lifting up to 50 lbs as needed and bending, stooping, and/or standing and for extended periods of time.
• Maintain daily contact with internal departments, manager, customers, factory reps, and other outside sources as required.
• Analyze current marketing data and maintains a working knowledge of that data.
• Check on competitive sales and pricing activity.
• As a consultant to provide advice and guidance to customers in relation to their requirements.
• Develop specific sales and pricing objectives for each account.
• Maintain daily contact with District Sales Manager to review sales targets and discuss initiatives/progress in assigned territory.
• Review and analyze the operating philosophy of accounts in order to determine potential products, credit requirements, collections procedures, and potential of vertical penetration.
• Review and analyze the selling price structure and strategy for each customer with assigned District Sales Manager.
• Consistently prospect for new business.

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 2 years experience in a similar sales environment (B2B foodservice)
• Previous knowledge and/or experience working with SAP

Required KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• High School diploma or equivalent and 5+ years of applicable experience in a similar sales environment.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of DON’s products, services, and marketing techniques.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office products (specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical, organizational skills, and the ability to problem-solve, multitask, prioritize and work independently.
• Excellent communication, time management, and customer service skills.
• Must have reliable transportation to be able to visit accounts and participate in Sales training and meetings.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed and actively participate in pre-pack order check-ins for customers.