Inside Sales Food Service

Baker Distributing • Austin, TX

20d

About The Position

The Inside Sales – Food Service Specialist supports Baker Distributing’s growth in its Foodservice lines of business by providing sales, technical, logistics, pricing, product, and inventory-management support. The role assists sales efforts within an assigned territory and supports sales centers and house accounts. The employee regularly works in a sales center and warehouse, and may travel to company locations and work in sales centers and other warehouse or storeroom environments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2–4 years of operational experience within the Foodservice industry and product lines associated with refrigeration, beverage, and ice production.
• Experience in sales, operations, purchasing, and inventory management.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including sales, problem-solving, and customer service.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask on different levels.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with internal and external groups at all levels.
• Excellent customer-service mindset and ability to develop long-term relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical aptitude and ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Strong creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Proactively seek continuous process and service improvements.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and understanding English to comply with safety standards, training, policies, and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Willingness to learn, teach, and lead.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field.
• Mechanical or technical background.
• Proficiency in Auto Quotes.

Responsibilities

• Assist sales centers in supporting house accounts.
• Request quotes from vendors.
• Track orders to support timely delivery to job sites.
• Create customer quotes and submittals.
• Distribute applicable pricing updates and company specials to appropriate customers on a consistent basis.
• Participate in Baker revitalization initiatives and implement associated action items.
• Embrace and assist with Baker/Watsco technology initiatives.
• Provide general sales center support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED