Express Produce - Produce Territory Sales Consultant (Sales)
This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motived sales individual looking to grow a local territory within the greater Sioux Falls area to include all establishments within approximately 50 miles of the city. As a Produce Territory Sales Consultant for Express Produce, you will call on a variety of current and potential clients to include restaurants, cafeterias, hotels, schools, and long-term care facilities and more to provide fresh produce for their business needs while growing the business and brand of Express Produce. We are looking for a focused, motivated sales and customer service driven individual.
Responsibilities:
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Grow sales
- Identify, contact & open new account & business opportunities.
- Monitor and follow up on new accounts.
- Maintain and exceed sales results, initiatives, and targets.
- Actively manage the prospects and growth of Express produce.
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Manage Relationships & Communication
- High level of commination with customers, warehouse, and General Manager.
- Handling customer interactions and concerns quickly and professionally to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Maintain strong relations with customers, warehouse, and team.
- Presentations to accounts and General Manger in virtual and face to face meetings.
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Administration and Strategy
- Contribute in the planning and vision for future growth.
- Report and update weekly on activity status.
- Performing administrative tasks, such as e-mails, follow up with customer-related questions or tasks, and tracking of targets.
- Coordinate resources throughout the sales cycle including product support and sales.
Experience & Requirements:
- 2 plus years in related field
- Previous sales experience preferred
- Computer skills. Word, Excel, Outlook.
- Reliable mode of transportation required with a good driving history
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- A passion for produce and experience in selling produce.
- Hunter mentality when growing new business.
- Organizational Skills.
- Strong creative and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to work under pressure.
- Strong Communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to find solutions and pro-actively grow their territory.
- Strong communication skills.
- Detail oriented and able to plan for their success.
- Results oriented with the ability to overcome objections.
Benefits:
- Immediate: Eligible for Paid holidays
- 30 days: Discounted product rates
- 60 days: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance eligibility, 2 PTO days, Company Paid Life Insurance
- 90 days: Eligible to start contributing to your 401k
- 180 days: 2 PTO days
- 1 year: 401k match eligibility, 8 PTO days, Company Paid Short-Term Disability insurance
