What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Sales position at Five Star Food Service, Inc.?
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Vice President of Sales to lead a team of sales reps within an assigned market. The VP of Sales will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to identify and secure new business opportunities across the region. This role will involve building a comprehensive prospect list utilizing business directories, trade associations, and a variety of other sources. The VP will oversee prospecting efforts, including cold-calling, phone solicitation, and appointment setting, while working closely with the team to ensure successful product demonstrations and the preparation of tailored sales proposals, including pricing. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on driving revenue growth and will be open to significant travel within the designated market area to build relationships and close deals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop a targeted prospect list using business directories, trade associations, and other resources. Utilize cold-calling, phone solicitation, and appointment setting to build relationships.
- Showcase our offerings through engaging product demonstrations and detailed sales proposals, including pricing.
- Coordinate customer onboarding, ensuring smooth transitions to regular service by aligning with the company’s production and delivery schedules.
- Prepare and maintain mandatory reports.
- Represent the company at trade shows and events to expand market presence.
Qualifications:
- College degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
- A minimum of four years plus of successful outside sales experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), including cold calling, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong organizational and communication skills with a professional appearance.
- Physical capability to lift 35 lbs regularly and perform frequent bending, stooping, and reaching.
- Must pass a background check, MVR check, and drug screening.
About Five Star Breaktime Solutions:
Join one of the nation’s largest on-site food and beverage service providers proudly offering custom solutions to our clients including micro-markets, full-line vending, coffee service, pantry service, sustainable products, water (filtered and bottled) service, catering, and corporate food service.
Notice: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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