What are the responsibilities and job description for the FOODSERVICE TERRITORY MANAGER position at Gourmet Foods International?
Job Details
Job Location
Chicago, IL - Chicago, IL
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Bachelor's Degree
Salary Range
75,000.00 - $110,000.00 Salary / year
Travel Percentage
Up to 50%
Job Category
Management
Description
Job Overview
We're looking for team members with a passion for artisan food who love trying new things. You will be part of an amazing and highly dynamic team dedicated and responsible for all sales activities in assigned accounts or regions. Position requires complete understanding and ability to manage food costs successfully, grow revenue, merchandising, and public relations, and drive the team, quality, and consistency of product delivery.
COMPENSATION Aggressive, above-average salary, commission, bonuses, and sales incentives.
What does your day look like? Some of your duties may include :
- Present, and sell local, artisanal, specialty food items to Cheesemonger, culinarians, and chefs. Invite clients to company events, communicate the latest technologies & online ordering platforms, and win company promotions in the form of monetary payouts and trips to culinary / artisan producer destinations around the globe.
- Cultivate relationships with artisan manufacturers in hopes of bringing exciting, new specialty items to GFI to offer to our customer base.
- Manage inherited customers and prospect new customers.
- Be your own boss, managing your daily schedule and seeing as many customers and new prospects as possible to generate and grow sales.
- Reap the benefits of sales growth through increased sales commissions.
- Identify and resolve client concerns.
- Participate in marketing events such as cheese seminars, pastry classes, trade shows, and tasting / pairing events.
- Participate in specialty food product tastings to determine what items we will stock to offer our customers.
- Conduct outside sales activities by regularly visiting customers to build lasting relationships and understand their needs.
- Schedule and manage customer visits to present product demonstrations discuss solutions, and close sales in a personalized setting.
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What we think you'll love about Gourmet Foods International :
What else can we offer?
Gourmet Foods Benefits include Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short Term, Long-Term Disability, and accident insurance. We also offer 401(k) with matching contributions, Profit Sharing, Competitive Salaries, Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) - up to 30 days per year, Paid Holidays, Free College Tuition, PAID Parental Leave, Professional Development Programs, opportunity to grow within the Company, Employee Discount, Referral Bonus.
GFI is a drug-free employer. You voluntarily consent to a pre-employment drug screen, and a background check will be required for the hiring process. Background checks can include but are not limited to previous employment, education, and criminal records.
Salary : $75,000 - $110,000
