Florida Food Sales Representative
Food Sales Representative - Florida Region
Gainesville, FL
Manufacturer and distributor of food and components.
Responsibilities:
Seek out and develop new business opportunities within the food industry, targeting independent and corporate food service, restaurants, specialty stores, and convenience stores in the Florida region.
Create and execute strategy, presentations, promotional activities, and procedures in collaboration with the Sales Director.
Collaborate with Regional Brokers to outline sales objectives and priorities for each account to drive revenue.
Qualifications:
3-5 years of sales experience in the food industry, with a focus on food service, specialty, convenience store, and independent accounts.
Knowledge of the sales process and dynamics.
Self-motivated and driven, with an entrepreneurial mindset.
Experience working with brokers and distributors.
Proficiency in Excel and a customer relationship management (CRM) software.
Dedication to delivering excellent customer service.
Highly motivated to seize business opportunities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to quickly build rapport with customers. Travel Required: Approximately 50%+ in the region.
Compensation:
Salary: $75-95K, with additional quarterly bonus based on sales performance (sales volume, customer acquisition, sales turnover, CRM use).
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with 3% match, cell phone, laptop, car allowance, and vacation time.