Sales Consultant - Wisconsin Dells

The territory for this position is Wisconsin Dells.JOB SUMMARYThis position carries out and achieves a sales plan assigned by Greco. This individual achieves maximum sales profitability, growth and account penetration with an assigned territory by effectively selling the company's products. He / she promote, sell, secures orders from existing and prospective customers through a relationship approach. This role demonstrates products and services to existing / potential customers and assists them in selecting those best suited to their needs.RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish, develop and maintain business relationships with current customers and prospective customers in the assigned territory to generate new business for Greco's products and services.
• Make in-person visits and presentations to existing and prospective customers.
• Taking customer orders with Greco's goals in mind : sales and GP / Stop maximization.
• Participate, review and oversee input of orders for customers via communication with inside sales partners.
• React timely to customer problems and needs.
• Review daily out of stocks, shortages, transportations issues and implement solutions quickly.
• Review, analyze and react to daily / weekly sales and margin reports looking for improvement opportunities.
• Keep abreast of product applications, technical services, market conditions, competitive activities, trends and who the other distributors / sales organizations are in your market.
• Participate in Greco training and customer events. Participate in Sales meetings held by Greco Sales leaders.
• Develop a relationship with accounts payable (A / P) contact at every account.
• Participate and coordinate communication between them and Greco account receivable manager / representative.
• Implement "Ask Early and Often" to control days sales outstanding ( DSOs) and know signs to know when to say "No Ship or Cash on Delivery (COD)".
• Update bid files, customer profiles, and customer call sheets to ensure proper pricing and accuracy of needed items-thus reducing costly credits and returns.QUALIFICATIONSEducation
• High School diploma
• Preferred : 4-year degree in culinary arts, business, marketing, agriculture / animal science or related studiesExperience
• 2-year prior food service and / or sales background strongly preferred.Professional Skills
• Deep expertise of meat and seafood category or restaurant / culinary background with a shown capacity to quickly learn and apply new knowledge.
• Consultative sales ability.
• Must be self -motivated and accountable for time management without constant supervisor direction.
• Exhibit strong customer relations skills and a sense of urgency in meeting customer needs.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with MS Outlook.DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITYMost important decisions made fully independently :
• Approach to building relationships with customers / stakeholders.
• Time and customer management.
• Customer pricing.
• Self-motivation.Most important decisions made with review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews / approvals required) :
• Sales strategy.
• Contract pricing and customer pricing.
• Authorizing credits and returns.ORGANIZATIONAL REPORTINGSupervisor Title
• Sales VP, Director, or Manager