Sales Representative: Bilingual (Bloomington Area)

KUNA MEAT CO GROUP•, IL

3d•$55,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sales Representative will be responsible for preparing quotes, responding to RFPs, and developing sales presentations for potential customers. This role involves prospecting, setting appointments, and conducting business reviews with existing clients. The representative will provide feedback to the company on service failures or customer concerns, offer advice for improving customer relations, and keep customers informed about order status and product availability. Regular client visits are expected to strengthen partnerships and identify new sales opportunities. The role also includes promoting Kuna-branded products, analyzing market trends, collaborating with internal teams (purchasing, customer service, operations), answering customer questions, and providing product information and training. The Sales Representative will drive their personal vehicle to customer accounts and meetings, adhering to the Vehicle Safety Program.

Requirements

Ability to work independently
Ability to work in an office team environment
Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions
Ability to write reports, business correspondence
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers and the general public
Ability to meet with customers and prospective customers at their place of business
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and exercise effective time management
Strong customer orientation
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to influence and negotiate with internal and external customers
Ability to deliver a value proposition and ask for business
Attention to detail
Basic math skills
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Suite
High School Diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Restaurant or Food service Product Knowledge preferred
Previous Sales; Business Development and/or Account Management Experience preferably in a distribution operation

Responsibilities

Prepare quotes and respond to RFPs for potential customers
Develop and deliver sales presentations in a professional and effective manner
Prospect; Sets appointments with prospects
Conduct business reviews with customers
Provide timely feedback and advice to the Company regarding service failures or customer concerns
Provide timely and accurate information to customers regarding order status and product availability
Conduct regular client visits to strengthen partnerships and uncover new sales opportunities
Promote and educate customers on Kuna-branded products and tailored solutions
Analyze market trends and customer feedback to identify areas for growth
Collaborate cross-functionally with purchasing, customer service, and operations teams
Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, and product uses
Provide product information and practical training to customer personnel
Drive personal vehicle to customer accounts, conventions, company meetings, etc.
Meet requirements of the Vehicle Safety Program