Would friends and strangers describe you as an extrovert? Are you fluent with words and highly persuasive if you are passionate about something (like food)? Do you thrive in an organization that values your ability to build relationships and in a fast-paced environment? Would you describe yourself as organized but lack interest in roles that require rigorous attention to detail over big picture thinking? Then this is the job for you!

The primary role of the sales representative is to work with our customers to serve as a trusted partner for seafood, meat, and gourmet provisions. Through an engaged and collaborative style, the sales representative will build meaningful relationships, facilitate the order process, and grow their sales portfolio year over year. This individual must demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to work together with other departments. The ideal candidate is driven, organized, professional, effective in a fast-paced environment, able to manage many accounts, and passionate about customer service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Consults with account base, obtains orders and establishes new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call/meet with existing and/or potential sales accounts.
• Submits orders by referring to price lists and inventory information.
• Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports, weekly work plans and monthly and annual sales analysis.
• Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing products, new products and delivery schedules.
• Recommends changes in products, services and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments.
• Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions; preparing reports; making recommendations to management.
• Core activities include: accurate order entry, handling customer inquiries, reporting of price changes, and various production information updates.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing industry publications and establishing personal networks.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite

Reports To: Director of Sales

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years sales experience, preferable food service.
• College Graduate preferred
• Must be fluent in Spanish; reading, writing, speaking
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid driver's license -All applicants must have a clean MVR, will be added to our MVR monitoring software, and provide proof of personal auto insurance.
• Must be flexible and willing to work the demands of the department which are subject to evenings weekends, and holidays.
• Completion of the following survey - https://go.cultureindex.com/p/ZoWWoK9ntU3TGF

Seattle Fish uses the Culture Index Survey to assess individual strengths as part of our hiring process. The Culture Index Survey is a tool used company-wide that helps Seattle Fish better understand organizational culture, training needs, how individuals prefer to be managed, and how individuals prefer to communicate.

Locations:

This Seattle Fish Rep will be expected to reside in Denver, CO

Benefits:

Seattle Fish offers a comprehensive benefit packaging including:

• Medical insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid long-term and short-term disability
• 401k retirement plan
• Discount pricing on seafood, meat, and gourmet products

Our Commitment:

We believe every employee has the right to work in an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. Consistent with applicable laws, Seattle Fish Company makes all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship without regard to race, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship, the presence of any physical or mental disability of someone otherwise qualified, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. Discrimination and/or harassment based on any of those factors are inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all aspects application procedures, hiring, advancement, transfers, reductions in force, discharge, compensation, training, or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.

Meet Seattle Fish Co.

https://www.seattlefish.com/

For more than 100 years, Seattle Fish Co. has been dedicated to serving those who serve others. It all began back in 1918, when our founder Mose Iacino first started bringing seafood to landlocked Colorado. At just 16 years old, Mose would hand-select fresh fish at the Seattle markets, carefully pack it in sawdust and ice and ship it to Denver by railcar, replenishing the ice at stops along the way. Then, from Union Station, he tirelessly pushed a wooden cart around downtown, bringing his sought-after fish and oysters to Denver chefs, markets and restaurants.

The core values that Mose instilled in his budding company back then still drive us today. They are what we stand for, what we believe in – and they’re reflected every day in the work we do, the people we employ, and the businesses we serve. We are a family first and company second. Every day our diverse, engaged and high-performing staff work together toward common goals. They learn from one another, and treat each other with respect. The people we draw to us are people who believe – in themselves, in our customers, and in our work. We’re passionate about giving back. We believe it’s our responsibility - through outreach, fundraising and volunteering with nonprofits – to make a positive and lasting impact on the community we love and that has supported us since day one. What underpins all these values – and really sets us apart – is our holistic dedication to sustainability.