Food Distribution Sales Representative
Company: Euro USA
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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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
Keywords: Euro USA, Cicero , Food Distribution Sales Representative, Professions , Chicago, Illinois
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