Sales Representative

CareerPaths NW•Bellevue, WA

About The Position

A driven and entrepreneurial Sales Representative is sought to build and grow new business relationships nationally across Retail Grocery and/or National Restaurant Chains. The role focuses on selling a premium frozen seafood portfolio that includes Shrimp, Salmon, Crab, Swai, Tilapia, Lobster, and Scallops. The position reports to the Seattle office and involves developing new business without relying on inherited accounts or existing territories. The employer is a well-established leader in the frozen seafood industry, serving Retail Grocery and National Restaurant Chain markets nationally.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to hunt for new business and build client relationships from the ground up.
Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Ability to operate effectively on a national sales territory with minimal supervision.
Willingness to report to and collaborate with the Seattle-based office.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience in frozen seafood sales is strongly preferred; experience with any seafood product will be considered.
Established contacts within Retail Grocery and/or National Restaurant Chains is highly desirable.
Experience selling or managing a Seafood Program is a plus; training is available for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

Actively prospect and develop new business relationships with Retail Grocery accounts and/or National Restaurant Chains on a national scale.
Leverage existing industry contacts to generate new sales opportunities within the seafood category.
Present and sell a comprehensive frozen seafood program, including Shrimp, Salmon, Crab, Swai, Tilapia, Lobster, and Scallops.
Develop and execute strategic sales plans to penetrate new markets and grow revenue.
Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through close, without reliance on inherited accounts or existing territories.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure client satisfaction and seamless program execution.