880150 - Representative, Sales

Bakemark•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

Sales Representatives support the company’s growth across all market channels by growing sales of its products and services using company-prescribed approaches, strategies, and tactics. This role executes company initiatives to support BakeMark USA’s strategy of achieving and maintaining a dominant market share in the baking industry, including identifying and obtaining orders for customers’ full supply needs. The representative works primarily in a local territory and may be required to travel overnight.

Requirements

Experience in sales and closing sales.
Understanding of the sales process and dynamics.
Commitment to excellent customer service.
Solid written and verbal communication skills.
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.
Valid driver’s license that is maintained, and current auto insurance.
Ability to travel in the local territory approximately 90%–100% of the time; overnight travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

Competency in Microsoft applications, including Outlook.
Competency in Word, Excel, and Internet use.
Two years of hands-on bakery experience.
Two years of prior route sales experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Prior baking industry experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Execute company sales initiatives and promote BakeMark USA’s strategy to achieve and maintain a dominant market share in the baking industry.
Identify and obtain orders for 100% of customers’ supply needs.
Grow sales of the company’s products and services using company-prescribed approaches, strategies, and tactics.
Perform other duties as assigned to help reach company goals.