Manufacturer's Sales Representative

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

Reports to and works with Team Sales Director and Vice President, Fresh Cut / Produce Processing & Production in developing retail customers.

OUTSIDE RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Sales New Business

• Call on small chains and independent retail accounts to develop new business and relationships.
• Account list will be given and will grow over time as new potential customers become vetted.
• Portfolio to include :
• Retail packed products produce & deli departments
• Case / bulk produce and foodservice products for produce & deli departments
• Select retail packaged lines new to Costa

Direct sales tasks include (but are not limited to) :

• Conduct product presentations to new customers
• Participate in sales blitz activities
• Attend food shows
• Work with Director and Vice President on account pricing, delivery schedules, customer product portfolio.

Sales Goal : $5 million

Direct Sales Existing Business

• Work with sales director to call on large chain accounts to manage existing business.
• Grow and develop new business with existing customers.

Sales Support

• Assist in managing existing chain retail accounts.
• Assist with emergency deliveries, product pick-ups, special orders (all based on customer needs).

INSIDE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend, participate and present at weekly retail sales meetings and events. Actively partner with Fresh Cut / Processing leadership.
• Customer Order Processing
• Will be trained to enter customer order processing.
• Work with other departments servicing new customers, foodservice and produce purchasing, fresh ideas, operations, and transportation.

REAL MEAL SOLUTIONS

Team Real Meal Job Responsibilities Required

Skill Requirements :

• Proven retail sales abilities and a track record of success.
• Retail food and produce background highly preferred.
• Retail store operations very helpful.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible attitude.
• Time management.
• Self-motivated.
• Team focused.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Dedication.
• PC skills & proficiency to include : data entry, MS Word, Excel.

Schedule :

• 100% Outside sales (new business and business maintenance).
• Weekly schedule : Monday Friday, 7 : 30 4 : 00 / 8 4 : 30 / 8 : 30 5.
• Some weekends checking emails and calls from warehouse operations.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Compensation package :

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay
Schedule :
• Day shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement :

Up to 75% travel

Experience :

Manufacturer Sales : 2 years (Required)

License / Certification :

Driver's License (Required)

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Last updated : 2024-07-25