Food Distribution Sales Representative

Company: Euro USA
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 24, 2024

Job Description:

Job TypeFull-timeDescriptionEuro USA has been a wholesaler and distributor of specialty foods and seafood for 35 years and is known for providing high-quality food and customer service. We are searching for an experienced Sales Representative who has served both retail and food service customers. The successful candidate will have experience in the food distribution industry and have a passion for good quality food.--Position SummaryThe Sales Representative is responsible for establishing and maintaining long-term customer relationships by developing business and providing outstanding customer service in an assigned territory, as well as reinforcing sales management practices to enhance all levels of sales and profit.--Duties and ResponsibilitiesGather and analyze market intelligence to determine potential sales of our specialty foods and provide information as needed to supervisorEstablish and plan the expansion of our client base in assigned territory based on analysis and understanding of customer demographics, preferences, and needsDetermine customer needs and provide solutionsConduct product demonstrations that support identified needs and solutionsPrepare and deliver sales proposals, maintain customer prices, provide contract updates, miscellaneous administrative needs that customer requestConsistently meet sales goals, providing VP of Sales weekly sales activities and sales goal progressMonitor customers' receivables and follow-up with past due accounts to ensure they do not get past 60 daysPromote Company capabilities, marketing promotions and programs to customersAttend all sales meetingsRespond promptly to emails with customers and other associates in professional mannerDaily knowledge of seafood/meat inventory and availability and contact customers as needed to provide updates.Review out of stocks daily and contract customers to offer substitutes and offer solutionsReview buyer Specialty product updates as needed and provide solutions to customersContinually educate yourself on products, product applications and portfolioFoodservice--- review menus and identify additional products to offer customersRetail--- introduce new items, provide promotions and walk stores it identify additional items to offer customers.Additional responsibilities may be assigned specific to work locations or line of businessPhysical Working ConditionsTravel as required to fulfill the duties listed above or as required by the CompanyStandard office environmentJob site environments may include standard restaurant and retail surroundingsRequirementsExcellent communication skills, including written, interpersonal and listeningCapable of analyzing issues and developing solutionsAbility to be creative and innovativeExcellent judgment and decision-making abilityOrganizational and time management skillsAbility to retain product and process knowledgeAbility to lead by exampleConfidence and professionalism in representing the CompanyWillingness to be a team playerValid driver's license and proof of insurabilityExperience in the food distribution industry with a proven track record of prospecting and attaining new business preferred, but culinary school graduates and/or experienced chef's will be consideredBenefitsMedical, dental, visionCompany-provided Basic Life/AD&D policySupplemental Life401(k) with employer matchEmployee discountPaid vacation/holidaysSalary: Base plus commission----Euro USA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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