What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Sales Specialist $18/hour plus bonus position at New England Authentic Eats LLC (Papa Gino's / D'Angelo)?
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Regional Sales Specialist plays a critical role on our Sales team and is primarily responsible for securing and managing local restaurant catering sales. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills and a real motivation to grow catering sales while maintaining a high level of professionalism and energy. The Regional Sales Specialist should be very comfortable initiating cold communications on the phone as well as digitally. The position is based in different areas of New England with 40-60% of their time spent on the road meeting with team members in restaurants and with potential clients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Secure and Manage:
- Heavy focus on cold calls, emails and canvassing local businesses within a geographic area. This includes researching local businesses/companies and other locations such as churches, colleges, universities, etc.
- Generates catering sales by securing new clients and following up with the new clients to solicit feedback.
- Assists Area Managers and General Managers with the implementation of catering orders when needed.
- Builds and maintains relationships with new and existing clients.
- Keeps up to date on market trends and competitor activities and communicates this information back to the organization.
- Completion and submission of administrative work on a timely basis.
- Maintain strong relationships with restaurant team members.
- Use of Microsoft Teams for daily, weekly, and monthly department meetings.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS:
- 1-3 years of catering sales experience preferred.
- High School Diploma.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including excellent presentation ability.
- Creative and innovative personality with a strong motivational drive.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and Outlook (Email and Calendar).
- Ability to interact professionally and appropriately with team members, guests and clients.
- Attend networking events.
- Reliable transportation.
Salary : $18
