Outside Sales - Food Service Sales

Charlie's Produce • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

This position is responsible for coordinating the activities of produce sales to ensure satisfactory sales and profits for the company. 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, business-to-business outside sales experience in the produce, grocery, or restaurant industry.
• 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 of work experience in food sales OR as a chef.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire.
• ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k).
• Paid vacations, paid holidays.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits, and onsite parking.
• Coverage under State Sick Leave.
• 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods