Senior Field Sales Representative (Food & Beverage Distribution, CPG, FMCG)

Premier Food Supplies•Carol Stream, IL

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Premier Food Supplies (PFS), a leading distributor in the food and beverage industry for over 20 years. PFS is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. This role involves extensive field sales activities, focusing on growing sales orders, managing client relationships, and identifying new business opportunities within the Indian food market. The position requires strong product knowledge, data analysis skills, and the ability to collaborate with various teams to implement sales strategies and report on market insights.

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of field sales experience in food & beverage, hospitality, distribution, or FMCG/CPG.
Bilingual in English and Hindi.
Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Suite.
Valid driver’s license and clean record.
Willing to travel up to 75%.
Capable of occasionally lifting up to 60 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Indian or South Asian food industry experience is a plus.
Additional South Asian languages are a plus.
Previous Work Experience in South Asian (Indian) grocery or restaurant sales.
Familiar with diverse markets; adept at working in fast-paced settings.
Previous experience with desktop and/or tablet-based sales order management tools (e.g. Quickbooks, Sage, Netsuite, SAP, Odoo).

Responsibilities

Consistently collect and grow weekly sales orders from assigned accounts.
Regularly visit clients and conduct follow-up calls to assess needs, manage inventory, enhance sales through upselling/cross-selling, promote trials/samples, and maintain promotion awareness.
Master product knowledge to provide tailored recommendations.
Support the collections team in securing timely payments from accounts, including necessary follow-ups.
Cultivate strong relationships with grocery and restaurant clients, advising on planogram planning, product selections, and order processes.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the Indian food market.
Address customer inquiries and resolve issues swiftly, logging and tracking significant concerns for resolution.
Analyze sales data to increase market share and wallet size.
Stay informed about market trends and competitors, providing regular insights and reports to management.
Collaborate with the business strategy team to implement sales insights in daily account management.
Participate in field marketing activities, product demos, and industry events to penetrate new markets.
Engage in cold calling to generate new client leads.
Provide management with reports on customer needs, potential new products or services, and competitive activities.
Assist customers in adopting new technologies and e-commerce platforms.
Perform additional duties as required to meet business needs.