What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Sales Executive position at Alta Gama Foods?
Food Sales Executive
Alta Gama Foods
We connect Spanish specialty food producers through the right channels to expand their availability in the United States. Be part of an exciting food industry, connecting people to the culture and food of the best producers in Spain. We provide import, warehousing, distribution, wholesale and e-commerce fulfillment services to our clients. We are looking for a Field Sales Representative to join our team and be part of something great. Alta Gama Foods offers an outstanding career opportunity for a driven, successful sales representative willing to grow in the specialty food industry.
Responsibilities:
- As the Sales Representative, you will be responsible for obtaining new business as well as providing service to existing customers
- Perform the full sales cycle from generating leads and prospecting to closing and implementing the sale
- Acquires new business by identifying and making cold calls and presentations to prospective customers
- Focus on establishing relationships both new and current while seeking new clients to purchase our unique offerings
- Our Sales Representatives proudly represent the Alta Gama brand, playing an essential role in the company’s overall sales strategy
- Drives vehicle to sell and deliver products, equipment and supplies to customer to achieve financial targets for route profitability
- Solicits existing customers to purchase additional products
- Maximize client satisfaction by resolving client issues
- Create market analysis for target market sales
- Create reports on customer needs, issues, interests, competitive activities
- Collects payment from customers
- Records and maintains sales inventory and delivery information
- Maintains proper selection and inventory of products for each customer
- May be requested to perform different or additional duties as assigned
- Travel Required: Daily travel between company location and customer establishments
Qualifications:
- 2 years of relevant customer sales and service experience
- 1 years experience in Grocery, Wholesale, Retail or field-based sales role, preferred.
- Spanish is preferred.
- High School Diploma Required
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
- Experience in food service, restaurants, and sales is a strong positive
- Excellent communication skills and organization skills.
- Energetic, goal oriented, and competitive with proven examples of initiative and above-average performance
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced and competitive sales environment.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in order to work on multiple prospects and maintain multiple accounts, all while constantly focusing on growth
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Valid Driver’s license required
- Self-starter
- Team oriented
Pay: Up to $45,000 per year (salary depends on experience), plus Bonus Performance.
A performance bonus criteria will be provided upon presentation of the job offer and is subject to deductions for taxes or other withholdings as required by law or the policies of the company.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- Bonus opportunities
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000
