Outside Sales Representative

Santa Monica Seafood Company•Thornton, CO

1d•$85,000

About The Position

Santa Monica Seafood Company, a family-owned seafood processor and distributor with a legacy since 1939, is seeking sales professionals in the metro Denver, CO region. The company is known for its seafood knowledge, innovation, and outstanding customer service. The role involves driving sales and achieving planned growth by understanding products and customer needs.

Requirements

Foodservice Sales background (distributor, manufacturer, broker)
Bachelor’s degree or related experience
Must be able to travel within assigned territory

Nice To Haves

seafood industry preferred
Culinary background preferred
Ability to speak Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, or other language strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Research new opportunities to sell seafood products by visiting existing customers and prospecting new customers.
Analyze customer business opportunities by identified vertical markets.
Develop and deliver sales presentations and close sales in a professional and effective manner.
Planning skills on Menu ideas and food costing.
Maintain order guides and pricing files using product and/or customer analysis and comparisons.
Keep informed of new products, and other general information of interest to customers.
Participate in developing long and short-range sales and marketing plans. Conduct training sessions for key clients and their staff. Develop marketing and ad strategies for restaurant clients.
Meet all monthly sales and margin objectives and annual sales budgets.