Sales Representative- Specialty Retail

FOODMatch•Los Angeles, CA

22h•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

FOODMatch is searching for a Sales Representative- Specialty Retail to join our Sales team. FOODMatch is a producer and importer of Mediterranean specialty foods with a focus on olives, antipasti, and ingredients. Founded in 1996, FOODMatch is a producer and importer of Mediterranean specialty foods with a distinct expertise in traditionally and responsibly crafted olives, antipasti, spreads, sauces, and ingredients. FOODMatch plays an integral role in ensuring the quality of our products. The FOODMatch difference begins in the fields and groves. We are vertically integrated with our partners to ensure that each step along the production chain is completed to meticulous standards: from irrigation and pruning, to harvesting, sorting and stuffing by hand, to expertly curing and preserving, we ensure each ingredient delivers its natural flavor, color, and texture. Simply put, no detail is spared. Through the hands of our growers we create great tasting, responsibly produced, authentic foods that nurture community and enhance your quality of life.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field
3+ years of experience in sales
Existing relationships within the specialty food sales field in the region
Track record of success in identifying, cultivating and closing deals
Proven sales/business development success
Strong sales skills and product knowledge
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Proactive, strategic thinker
Willingness to take initiative
Competitive, driven to be the best
Difference Maker
Accountable, holds oneself to high standards
Possesses a strong sense of urgency to accomplish goals and objectives

Responsibilities

Managing specific accounts within designated territory.
Maximizing existing business with current customers as well as the development of new accounts in the Specialty Retail segments.
Accountable for profitable sales growth, allotted budget maintenance, new product placements, and promotional activities.
Introduce customers to new products and marketing campaigns.
Present plans to manager on initiatives to grow sales – i.e., ads, spiffs, demos, OI’s, Bill Backs.
Conduct ongoing business planning reviews.
Responsible for securing quarterly Distributor sales reports.
Work closely with key distributors to maximize their distribution capabilities as well as manage the overall cost of doing business with these key partners.
Work directly with Distributor reps and Broker network when applicable and provide trainings and customer ride withs.
Regularly present new items to customer base.
Manage overall sample spend by territory.
Work with manager for approval to develop and personalize sell sheets specific to Distributors in your region.
Maintain expert level of product knowledge.
Participation in regional and national food shows including coordination of deadlines and requirements with food show coordinator.