What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Sales Representative position at PS Seasonings?
Profile:
This Pro Smoker position requires a self-driven, well organized In Industry Salesperson who can exercise decision making skills and time management with little supervision. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. This position reports to the Vice President. This position supports the company with the responsibilities that are included below.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Work towards sales objectives and goals
- Maintain contact with key markets and customers, while maximizing potential volume of orders
- Plan sales activities to maximize profit from all segments of the Smoker market
- Prepare and provide monthly sales activity planning to help align with company directives
- Sell the company’s products to established customers and new prospects
- Handle entire sales process from proposal to close
- Track and report pipeline activity, prepare and maintain sales records for sales leads and account status
- Fulfill customer needs and develop solutions when problems arise
- Solicits and maintains contact with current and prospect key accounts; in person, email and by phone
- Moderate overnight travel necessary to foster healthy relationships with customers and to encourage future sales growth
- National travel required to attend trade shows including weekends; set up and tear down of company booth and display
- Attend special training session or seminars
- Learn the meat processing cycle from raw to finish
- Assist in Equipment start-up when needed
- Other duties as assigned
Skills and Qualifications:
- Prior success in industry sales experience and customer relations is required
- Must be customer driven with a positive attitude, show accountability and professionalism
- Strong computer skills, Word, Excel, Outlook
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively communicate and interact when working with cross-functional teams
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize projects and adapt to changing deadlines
- Hold a valid driver’s license with a safe record
- Ability to take initiative, plan and work independently
- Willingness to cultivate career-growth opportunities and advancement within a progressive, forward-thinking firm with a proven record of steady growth
- This position is mostly sedentary however some tasks may require lifting, bending or standing
- In industry experience a plus
Benefits & Opportunities
Competitive Pay · Health Insurance · Dental Insurance · Life Insurance · 401K · Paid holidays & vacation · On-site fitness room · Employee lounge · Employee discounts
