District Sales Representative- Food Service Sales
About The Position
Van Eerden Foodservice is seeking an experienced Sales Consultant to develop and maintain a profitable sales route in the Metro Detroit area. The role involves selling and servicing existing customers, opening new accounts, and increasing sales volume with current customers. The representative builds relationships with current and prospective customers through one-on-one meetings, uses company specialists, vendors, and brokers, and samples products to demonstrate available offerings. The role also manages account receivables and ensures cash receipts and deposit slips are handled according to company policy. The position serves Michigan communities in and around Metro Detroit and focuses on foodservice sales to the hospitality industry. The successful candidate will have experience selling to owners, purchasing directors, and chefs at medium to large businesses, competing in a highly competitive market, and selling at a higher price. Compensation starts at $65,000 to $100,000+, depending on experience, with commission-based sales and incentives.
Requirements
- Strong foodservice sales experience.
- Experience in foodservice or hospitality.
- Successful experience selling as a commissioned salesperson.
- Experience selling to owners, purchasing directors, and chefs at medium to large businesses.
- Experience selling against heavy competition and at a higher price.
- Willingness to prospect and a track record of closing sales.
- Excellent driving record.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Creative approach and good problem-solving skills.
- Strong desire to sell and work on a commission basis.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a profitable sales route.
- Sell and provide service to existing customers.
- Open new accounts and increase sales volume with existing customers.
- Build professional relationships with current and prospective customers through one-on-one meetings.
- Use company specialists, vendors, and brokers, and sample products to demonstrate available products to customers.
- Manage account receivables for customer accounts.
- Handle cash receipts and deposit slips according to company policy.
- Prospect for new business and close sales.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance and disability insurance.
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
- Paid vacations and holidays.
- Sales incentives.
- 401(k) 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
