SUMMARY:
The Gourmet Sales Rep will be given an existing territory with the expectation of growing our current business while ensuring customer satisfaction.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND CHARACTERISTICS
· Knowledge of coffee shops, restaurants and other institutions
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills
· 5-7 years of sales and marketing experience
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Present and sell gourmet coffee and services to current and potential clients
· Prepare action plans and schedules to identify specific targets and to project the number of contacts to be made
· Follow up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activity
· Manage and develop new customers, while maintaining existing sales
· Develop and maintain sales materials and current product knowledge
· Establish and maintain current client and potential client relationships
· Manage account services through quality checks and other follow up
· Identify and resolve client concerns
· Communicate new product and service opportunities, special developments, information, or feedback gathered through field activity to appropriate company staff
· Coordinate company staff to accomplish the work required to close sales
· Coffee equipment and service
Additional Responsibilities
· Participate in marketing events such as seminars and trade shows
PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS
· Minimum of 2 years prior food sales experience desired
· Ability to develop and deliver presentations
· Create, compose and edit written material
MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
· Must maintain a professional appearance and provide positive company image to the public
. Must be able to lift 50lbs
WORK ENVIRONMENT
· Significant local travel to current and potential clients
· Willingness to work flexible schedule
Job Type: Full time
Salary: $52,000 /year + monthly commission
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Compensation package:
Schedule:
Travel requirement:
Work Location: In person