Warehouse Associate Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must live within a commutable distance of the assigned geographic sales area.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have basic computer skills and understanding.
• Must have some proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects and initiatives.
• High energy, enthusiasm, teamwork, and motivation to take responsibility and ensure successful outcomes despite obstacles.
• Eagerness to ask questions and learn new skills quickly on the job.
• Ability to foster a positive and innovative atmosphere that motivates others to take initiative and achieve objectives.
• Comfort gathering facts and figures to monitor individual and team progress accurately and on time.
• Ability to work with urgency in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience in restaurant sales, food sales, professional catering sales, and/or working as a Chef is highly desired and preferred.
• A college degree is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Generate sales by developing new business opportunities and expanding relationships with existing accounts.
• Compile lists of prospective customers using networking, directories, trade shows, websites, and other sources.
• Travel throughout the assigned territory and call on existing and prospective customers to secure orders.
• Present products using samples or catalogs and explain features and benefits relevant to customer needs.
• Quote prices and credit terms and prepare contracts for orders obtained.
• Provide customers with estimated delivery dates based on production and delivery schedules.
• Collect payments from customers in a timely manner.
• Maintain detailed business transaction records, update expense reports, keep internal customer and sales data current, and manage account receivables.
• Collaborate with inside sales representatives to keep account activities and literature up to date.
• Track stock levels to align product availability with customer demand.
• Develop and maintain trust-based, long-term relationships with purchasing contacts.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with an uncapped commission plan.
• Travel reimbursement.
• 401(k) employer matching.
• Paid holidays and vacations.