Bi-lingual (Spanish) Foodservice Sales Representative

PFG | Performance Good Group

About The Position

The Bi-lingual (Spanish) Foodservice Sales Representative develops independent account business, emphasizing overall profitability through new sales and account penetration. The representative promotes and sells company-branded products to meet brand sales objectives and may support customer service activities for regional or national chain customers to increase company visibility and market share. The role also includes working as a team member and performing assigned duties that serve the company. This commission-driven position offers uncapped commissions, monthly and annual bonus incentives, and recognition awards, including top-performer incentive trips. The position is based in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area and requires reliable transportation and the ability to drive within the territory.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
6–12 months of sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience.
Valid driver's license.
Fluent Spanish-speaking ability.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Live in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area, have reliable transportation, and be able to drive within the territory.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of foodservice sales, culinary, procurement, or restaurant-management-related work experience.
Post-high-school education, such as culinary training or an associate or bachelor's degree in business management, culinary arts, or a related field.
Familiarity with sales systems, CRM tools, online order entry, sales metrics dashboards, and web-based customer tools.
Culinary, procurement, vendor/supplier, or beverage sales-related experience.

Responsibilities

Analyze the sales territory and individual customers to generate additional business; sample products; plan sales strategies, time and territory management, and customer approaches; and conduct sales presentations.
Grow sales and profit margins to meet established goals.
Set up new customer accounts by determining pricing and coordinating with the Credit Department and other center personnel on authorization, order-taking, and deliveries; follow up to confirm delivery and product satisfaction.
Provide exemplary customer service and coordinate with center personnel to prevent and resolve customer problems; make deliveries in emergency situations when necessary.
Grow business with current customers through product penetration to maximize account profitability.
Monitor accounts for compliance with credit terms and follow up on accounts receivable problems.
Monitor pricing trends in the sales territory, particularly for market-driven and commodity products, to ensure competitive pricing.
Perform other related duties as assigned.