11600B - Representative, Sales

Bakemark•San Bernardino, CA

About The Position

The Sales Representative is responsible for growing sales of the company’s products and services in the San Bernardino, California territory, using the company’s prescribed approaches, strategies, and tactics. The role supports BakeMark USA’s goal of achieving and maintaining a dominant market share in the baking industry by identifying and obtaining orders for customers’ full supply needs. The representative will travel within the local territory approximately 90%–100% of the time; overnight travel may be required. Compensation starts with a base of no less than $60,000 per year, with a sales plan to move to 100% commission within six months.

Requirements

Experience in sales.
Understanding of the sales process and dynamics.
Commitment to excellent customer service.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong motivation to win business opportunities and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to quickly build rapport with customers and suppliers.
Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
Competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must maintain current auto insurance.
One-year certificate from a college or technical school, two years of hands-on bakery experience, two years of prior route sales experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to travel locally approximately 90%–100% of the time; overnight travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

Prior baking industry experience is highly desirable.
Bilingual ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

Execute company sales initiatives to support BakeMark USA’s market-share strategy.
Identify and obtain orders for customers’ full supply needs.
Grow sales of the company’s products and services using company-prescribed approaches, strategies, and tactics.
Perform other duties as assigned to reach company goals.