District Sales Representative- Foodservice
About The Position
Van Eerden Foodservice is a fourth-generation, family-owned foodservice distributor with over 100 years of Delivering a Great Customer Experience! We believe nothing brings food and families together like sharing a meal. By serving our customers and employees with care, we allow others to do what the VE family values as an important family tradition, sharing a meal with friends and family. We are rooted in quality and service, and we strive to deliver Fresh Ideas, Fresh Products, and Fresh Solutions to our customers each and every day. We are currently seeking an experienced Sales Consultant who will be responsible for developing and maintaining a profitable sales route by selling and servicing existing customers, opening new accounts, and increasing existing sales volume. This position will service the Michigan communities in the Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, and Paw Paw Michigan regions. This Career Opportunity is in Foodservice selling to the Hospitality Industry in the Southwest Michigan area.
Requirements
- Strong Foodservice Distribution Sales experience
- A strong desire to sell and work on a commission basis
- Excellent driving record
- Great communication and organizational skills
- Experience selling to owners, purchasing directors, and chefs of medium to large businesses
- Experience selling against heavy competition
- Experience selling at a higher price
- Track record of being a good closer
- Creative and a good problem solver
- Experience in Foodservice or Hospitality
- Success selling as a commissioned salesperson in past
Responsibilities
- Developing and maintaining a profitable sales route
- Selling and servicing existing customers
- Opening new accounts
- Increasing existing sales volume
- Maintain a professional relationship with current and prospective customers by meeting with them one on one
- Utilizing company specialists, vendors, and brokers and sampling of products to provide and demonstrate available products to customers
- Manage account receivables for all customer accounts and ensure cash receipts and deposit slips are handled according to Company policy
- Prospecting for new business
- Closing sales
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, FSA, HSA
- Paid Vacations and Holidays
- Sales Incentives
- 401k Plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
