880150 - Representative, Sales

BakeMark • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

BakeMark is seeking a Sales Representative for the Jacksonville, Florida territory. Sales Representatives support company growth across market channels by growing sales of the company’s products and services using the company’s prescribed approach, strategies, and tactics. The role executes company initiatives to advance BakeMark USA’s strategy and market position in the baking industry, identifying customer needs and obtaining orders for their supply requirements. Local territory travel is approximately 90%–100% of the time, and overnight travel may be required.

Requirements

• Experience in sales and closing sales.
• Understanding of the sales process and its dynamics.
• Commitment to excellent customer service.
• Strong 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.
• Competency in Microsoft applications, including Outlook.
• Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance, both maintained.
• Ability to travel locally approximately 90%–100% of the time; overnight travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and internet use is preferred.
• Two years of hands-on bakery experience is a plus.
• Two years of prior route sales experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is a plus.
• Prior baking industry experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Execute company sales initiatives and strategies in the assigned territory.
• Grow sales of the company’s products and services across market channels.
• Identify customer supply needs and obtain orders for those needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned to help reach company goals.

Benefits

• Seven holidays plus paid time off.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Base compensation of no less than $60,000 per year to start; sales plan moves to 100% commission within six months.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed