What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distributor Sales Representative position at Costa Fruit and Produce Company?
No agencies or recruiters please!
Job Title: Distributor Sales Representatives
Reports to: Sales Manager / VP Sales
Territory: Boston, Metro, and South Shore, MA
Specific Responsibilities:
Markets and grows the brand of Costa Fruit & Produce as the leading produce/specialty distributor in the marketplace
Maintains, builds, and deepens relationships with existing customers
Develops and attracts new customers within sales territory to hit growth budget
Follows through with penetration strategies to maximize sales at all accounts
Professionally manages sales territory with focus on face to face customer interaction and presenting new products that further penetration into accounts
Communicates effectively and communicates issues in a professional manner to the organization
Works with inside sales team to help manage and effectively support our Costa customers
Travel:
Daily account visits and travel by personal automobile; automobile allowance provided.
Attend weekly sales calls (remote) and monthly meetings at our Boston warehouse
Meetings, occasionally in Boston, MA or within territory
Potential sales overnights may be presented
Skills Required:
Professional sales experience with produce & specialty foods preferred
Positive attitude and ability to self-motivate on a daily basis
Desire to win, be successful, and drive the business forward as their own
Customer service and customer first attitude
MS Office (MSWORD, MS Excel), Territory analysis, CRM preferred
Valid Drivers License
Only qualified individuals with recent and verifiable work histories need apply.
No agencies or recruiters please!
Costa Fruit and Produce Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental Pay:
- Commission pay
Application Question(s):
- How many years of Produce or Specialty foods sales experience do you have?
- Are you a resident of Masachusetts?
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Foodservice or Produce Sales: 2 years (Required)
Location:
- Boston, MA 02129 (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000
