Outside Sales - Food Service Sales - Missoula/Kalispell Montana

Charlie's Produce•Missoula, MT

23h

About The Position

The Role This position is responsible for coordinating the activities of produce sales to insure satisfactory sales and profits for the company. You will be responsible for the Missoula/Kalispell/Bozeman/Helena Montana region. Addressing the needs and ensuring the satisfaction of our customers. This includes assigned customers, as well as the accounts of other company salespersons.

Requirements

1+ years of work experience in food sales OR as a chef.
Must have thorough knowledge and expertise of produce commodities and be capable of providing expert consulting to current and potential customers.
Excellent interpersonal human relations, emotional intelligence, and teaming skills.
Accuracy with paperwork, figures, with a high attention to detail.
Excellent follow-through.
The ability to work well independently and be self-driven.
Literate in MS Office Suite.
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and safe driving record.
Ability to use your own vehicle as transportation to client sites. (All mileage will be reimbursed at the federal level)
Exceptional phone skills.

Nice To Haves

2+ years, business-to-business outside sales experience in the produce, grocery, or restaurant industry.
Have a proven track record of strong sales and customer relations

Responsibilities

Maintain a sound working knowledge of all markets and growing conditions.
Make presentations of profitable programs to potential and existing customers.
Notify and assist buyers, operations, and sales support persons by communication of customer's needs and preferences.
Maintain effective, professional relationships with restaurant owners, retailers, vendors, and fellow employees.
Organize and aid with special sales and promotions.
Participate in special projects deemed necessary to the operation and well-being of the company.
Responsible for individual accounts sales and gross profit.
Make sure all orders are submitted before scheduled cut off times.
Responsible for processing and turning in credit memos, responsibility forms and other job-related paperwork within the set time lines.