Inside Sales Foodservice

Baker Distributing • Dallas, TX

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inside Sales – Food Service Specialist is responsible for assisting Baker Distributing grow the Foodservice lines of business sales by providing sales support, technical support, logistical information, pricing information, product information and inventory management. The ultimate goal of this role is to assist with sales efforts within the assigned territory.

Requirements

• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate on all levels within internal and external groups.
• Excellent customer service mindset with the ability to develop long-term relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical aptitude with a proven ability to analyze/interpret data
• Strong and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Proactively seeks continuous process and service improvements
• Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and understanding English to ensure full compliance with safety standards, training, policies, and procedures.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2-4 years 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 are absolutely required.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with skills to multi-task on different levels.
• Must possess the attitude of wanting to learn, teach and lead.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field preferred.
• Mechanical or Technical background preferred.
• Proficiency in Auto Quotes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Sales Centers in the support of House Accounts
• Request quotes from vendors.
• Track orders for timely job site delivery.
• Create customer quotes and submittals.
• Distribute pricing updates and company specials applicable to the area to the appropriate customers on a consistent basis.
• Participate in Baker revitalization initiatives and implement associated action items.
• Embrace and assist in Baker/Watsco technology initiatives.
• General Sales Center Support
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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