Sales Representative

Overview

This position will be responsible for a dedicated restaurant account base located in Fairfield County from Westport to Greenwich from which they will sell and maximize supplier brands. Additionally, will be responsible to liaise with restaurant store owners/managers and is responsible for all management of the CDI portfolio and driving growth in their current account base as well as underdeveloped accounts.

Responsibilities

• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements and enforcing adherence to all legal requirements• Calling on accounts on a daily schedule which will consist of promoting and selling CDI portfolio items• Recreating an established and efficient route for deliveries. In addition, arranges returns with account base. • Analyzes entire account base by calling each account and determining the specific needs of the individual accounts.• Executes sales and merchandising objectives and understanding of monthly sales priorities.• Prepares and presents professional sales presentations to customers by combining both the company’s priorities and customers’ needs.• Understands company pricing and product programming information on a monthly basis by maintaining accurate and up to date records.• Understands competitive pricing and product programming on a monthly basis by reading Beverage Media, Sevenfifty and other trade related publications.• Understands graphics processes and service level agreements.• Obtains appropriate distribution and of supplier brands throughout account base. • Pre-plans Friday initiatives by discussing accounts that may need more high end service.• Keeps current inventory and out of stock situations by communicating with management as to problem situations.• Collects payments online as well as conveying the account of other options, i.e. day of delivery.• Communicates with management on high potential accounts. • Attends weekly sales meetings by asking questions relative to current supplier activities.• Coordinates and or delivers all POS delivery to account universe• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.• Contributes to team effort by assisting in special projects as needed.• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. • Works with suppliers on an “as needed” basis• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.• All other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License
• Must have reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Proficient PC, iPad and MS Office skills
• Must be a detail and results-oriented professional with excellent verbal/written communication skills

Physical Demands of Job:

• Carrying and lifting 45-65 pounds
• Immediate reaching to perform various duties
• Overhead reaching to perform various duties
• Standing and walking for periods of time to perform various duties
• Squatting or bending to perform various duties as assigned

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description.

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EEO Statement

CDI is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.   The EEO is the Law poster is available here: EEO Poster, if you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call (708) 298-3536 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.