Sales specialist

Position Overview

Graves Foods, a 75-year-old wholesale foodservice distributor in the Midwest, is seeking a results-driven Sales Specialist.

This role involves actively promoting and selling foodservice products to both existing and prospective customers, including nursing homes, schools, restaurants, and other foodservice providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Relationship Management : Establish, develop, and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Lead Generation : Reach out to customer leads through cold calling.
• Sales Targets : Achieve agreed-upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule.
• Collaboration : Coordinate sales efforts with team members and other departments.
• Market Analysis : Analyze territory / market potential and keep abreast of best practices and trends.
• Presentations : Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience's needs.
• Feedback : Maintain relationship management skills and openness to feedback.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education : High school diploma or equivalent.
• Age & Legal Requirements : Must be 21 years of age or older and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Driver's License : Valid driver’s license required.
• Screenings : Must pass a drug screen and background check.
• Customer Service : Strong customer service skills with a proven ability to interface positively and professionally with customers.
• Experience : Proven work experience as a sales representative; highly motivated and target driven.
• Skills :
• Excellent selling, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Prioritizing, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze market potential.
• Culinary experience is a plus.

Schedule & Hours : Monday-Friday. Flexible hours with some weekends as needed.

Yearly Salary : $65,000 - $90,000 based on experience.

Why Work for Graves Foods?

• Family Owned : Join a company with a strong, cultivating culture.
• Flexible Schedule : Enjoy a flexible schedule and the ability to make your own hours.
• Competitive Pay : Earn a competitive salary.
• On-the-job Training : Receive comprehensive training.
• Full Benefits : Access excellent insurance programs and paid vacation.
• Incentive Programs : Benefit from incentive programs and growth opportunities.
• Employee Discounts : Enjoy discounts on 100 products.

Graves Foods values dedication and a passion for sales, providing a supportive environment where you can grow and succeed.

If you meet the qualifications and are eager to contribute to a dynamic team, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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Last updated : 2024-06-05

Salary : $65,000 - $90,000