FOODSERVICE SALES REPRESENTATIVE- Northshore LA
HybridCovington, Louisiana, United States
Job Summary
Represent Lyons in a professional manner to build profitable partnerships with foodservice and deli customers through direct communication and in-store support. Execute the food service sales plan to meet profitability goals while staying current on industry trends and supply chain availability. Host food demonstrations by preparing and cooking items according to customer specifications, and regularly analyze current capabilities to grow weekly orders. Communicate effectively with buyers and category managers to initiate sample requests and pricing discussions, while educating clients on products, credit terms, and promotional strategies. Ensure all balances remain current based on pre-approved credit terms and provide necessary training for timely ordering. Travel within the Northshore LA territory, including Monroe and West Monroe, to visit existing and prospective accounts.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years of foodservice sales, culinary related work experience
- Visionary with food business instincts
- 3+ years' professional and successful experience in outside sales and customer service at the distribution or retail level
- In-store direct delivery / customer contact in Consumer Package Goods Sales
- Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) and sales software
- Must reside and able to travel within the assigned territory – Monroe, West Monroe, North LA
- Strong work ethic and self-motivated to have sound methods for follow-up and work independently of direct supervision and as part of a team
- Strategic thinker, inquisitive, innovative, and creative to build relationships, network, link resources and apply business practices
- Enthusiastic and driven to prospect (cold call) for new business, build customer rapport and close the sale
- Interact effectively within all accounts and levels of management and employees through communication in-person, over-the-phone, and in-writing
- Applicable candidates will be required to submit authorization and successfully complete Pre-Employment Screening: Criminal Background Investigation
- Motor Vehicle Record and Valid Driver's License
- Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol Test
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business or related field is preferred
- In-store direct delivery / customer contact in Consumer Package Goods Sales preferred
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