What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outside Sales Representative - Asian Food retail/wholesale position at Winneram International?
Title: Sales Representative / Account Manager
Rate: $25-$40 per hour (depending on experience) Profit sharing bonus
Reports to: VP of Sales and Marketing and Sales Manager
Classification: Full-time, office hours: Flex Schedule
Location: South El Monte, CA, and remote with regular travel
Winneram International is a food import and distribution company that specializes in passionately advancing quality branded Asian grocery products. For over 30 years, we have connected the world with their comforts and needs. Most of our employees have been with us for over a decade. We are loyal to our employees and we value loyalty from employees, people whose hearts are in the company.
We value team players who help each other out and are willing to put in the extra effort, to do the right thing, to get the job done. www.winneram.com
This role requires no prior experience. We will train you if you're the right person.
Please take this short survey before the interview. We will only select from candidates that have completed this survey. Survey is available in English, Chinese or Spanish: https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/6x7/38ee80dd-b5ef-4bc5-be65-59587cb3ee70?type=candidateba
Job Description
· Achieve and maintain rapport with clients and work to give them the best possible service
· Be knowledgeable about the products.
· Receive requests for quotations, orders and lead times from customers. Make quotations on standard products, write orders and relay pertinent order information to customers
· Present and pitch new products to customers
· Establish new accounts and leads
· Coordinate with other departments (i.e. Customer service, VP of Operations, Accounts Receivable, etc.) in handling purchase orders and providing service to customers
· Maintain files of active orders
· Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, preparing reports and making recommendations to management
· Monitor competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules and merchandising techniques.
· Additional duties as assigned by supervisor
Requirements
· To be successful in this position, individual must be skilled in verbal communication and have the ability to interact effectively with people.
· Strong organizational skills
· A strong drive to learn and succeed
· Core values: Loyalty, Teamwork, Extra Effort, Do the right thing
The following skills will be trained or will receive higher pay depending on experience:
· Strong customer service and marketing skills
· Sound knowledge of proven sales processes
· A thorough understanding of grocery market conditions, experience in the grocery/food industry
· A proven track record in increasing sales
· Proficiency with applicable personal computer applications, including MS Word processing, MS Excel, and also acquire and maintain a working knowledge of sales materials ordering procedures and Winneram products.
· Laptop computer will be provided.
· Proficient in English (conversational Mandarin, Cantonese and/or Vietnamese - a huge plus)
· Sage and EOS traction trained – a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Compensation Package:
- Profit sharing
- Yearly bonus
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $25 - $40