Food Service Distributor Sales Representative -Genesee/Orleans County

Maplevale Farms, Inc.•Batavia, NY

3d•$55,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Food Service Distributor Sales Representative calls on, maintains, and grows existing customers and opens new accounts throughout the year in Genesee and Orleans Counties. The role serves foodservice customers wherever food is consumed away from home, including restaurants, clubs, healthcare organizations, schools, institutions, delis, and cafés. The representative reports to the District Sales Manager. The position is with a values-driven, family-owned business and suits a self-motivated, organized individual. Starting salary is based on experience, with a stated range of $55,000–$70,000. Commission increases with sales, and the salary will eventually be commission-based. Top performers are stated to earn more than $65,000. The representative makes weekly sales calls, builds customer relationships, uses consultative selling, and works with the Corporate Chef and specialists to offer and oversee product demonstrations. The role also includes maintaining customer accounts receivable in accordance with agreed terms, selecting products to meet customer needs, maintaining account sales records, preparing price quotes and menu ideas, and processing orders on a tablet or laptop.

Requirements

Relevant work experience or a college degree is preferred.
Excellent communication skills.
Background in the restaurant industry or sales.
Self-starter.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Reside in the geographic vicinity of the territory.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Relevant work experience or a college degree.
Background in the restaurant industry or sales.

Responsibilities

Call on, maintain, and grow existing customers.
Open new accounts throughout the year.
Make weekly sales calls on customers and prospects and build customer relationships.
Offer and oversee product demonstrations with the Corporate Chef and specialists.
Use consultative selling with company advertisements and information.
Maintain accounts receivable in accordance with customers’ agreed-upon terms.
Use the company’s product mix to meet customer needs.
Maintain sales records for accounts, price quotes, and menu ideas.
Process orders on a tablet or laptop.
Serve foodservice customers including restaurants, clubs, healthcare organizations, schools, institutions, delis, and cafés.