District Sales Representative - Foodservice

Curtze Food Service•Orchard Park, NY

6d•$40,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Curtze Food Service in Buffalo, NY is seeking to hire a self-starting full-time Food Service Sales Representative. This role involves selling high-quality food service supplies and equipment to restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and other institutions. The position offers unlimited earning potential, with commissioned personnel earning between $55,000 - $100,000+ a year after an initial period. The role provides an opportunity to manage one's own schedule while working in the field. Responsibilities include participating in meetings, industry trade shows, and new product presentations, as well as proactive cold calling to secure new business and maintaining regular contact with existing accounts. Communication with supporting departments, consulting with customers on menus, taking food orders, and following up on deliveries are also key aspects of the role. The Sales Representative will utilize customer service skills to develop accounts, expand opportunities by proposing new menu ideas, resolving issues, encouraging participation in food shows, and introducing product specialists. Researching industry information and customer needs to provide appropriate pricing, product information, sampling, and follow-up is required. Additionally, the role involves assisting in the credit management of customers to ensure timely payments and invoice settlements.

Requirements

A motor vehicle record (MVR)
Record of sales achievements
Food service experience
Experience in general management, food service management, outside sales management, or a related field
Passion for sales
A can-do, winning attitude
Strong organizational skills
Self-starter who is motivated by goals
Ability to communicate effectively
Strong customer service skills
Detail-oriented

Nice To Haves

Chefs, cooks, kitchen managers, and servers are highly encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

Sell highest-quality food service supplies and equipment to restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and other institutions.
Participate in meetings, industry trade shows, and new product presentations.
Perform cold calling to find new business.
Maintain regular contact with existing accounts.
Communicate regularly with supporting departments.
Meet with customers and consult with them on their menus to build strong business relationships.
Take customers' food orders and follow up on next-day deliveries.
Utilize customer service skills to develop accounts and expand customer opportunities.
Propose new menu ideas, assist in resolving issues, encourage client participation in food shows, and introduce customers to product specialists.
Research industry information and customer needs to provide appropriate prices, product information, sampling, and follow-up.
Assist in the credit management of customers, ensuring they remain current with their payments and invoices.