Sales Associate
$60,000–$70,000 year
On-siteThe Bronx, New York, United States
Job Summary
Generate sales by developing new business opportunities and expanding relationships with existing accounts for restaurants, caterers, hotels, and retail establishments. Compile lists of prospective customers from networking, directories, and trade shows to build a robust customer portfolio. Travel throughout your assigned territory to call on clients, present products using samples or catalogs, and quote prices to prepare contracts. Provide estimated delivery dates based on production schedules and collect payments in a timely manner. Maintain detailed records of transactions, update expense reports, and manage account receivables while tracking stock levels to align availability with demand. Collaborate with inside sales representatives to keep account activities current.
Required Qualifications
- Must live within a commutable distance to the assigned geographic sales area
- Must have a reliable form of transportation
- Must have basic computer skills and understanding
- Must have some proficiency in Microsoft Suite
Desired Qualifications
- 1-2 years of experience in restaurant sales, food sales, professional catering sales, and/or working as a Chef
- College degree
- High energy
- Enthusiastic
- Strong team player
- Motivated to take responsibility
- Eager to ask questions
- Eager to learn new skills quickly
- Able to foster a positive and innovative atmosphere
- Comfortable with gathering facts and figures
- Brings a sense of urgency
- Success-oriented
- Adaptable
- Innovative
- Customer-focused
- Driven
- Thrive on building relationships
- Delivering innovative food service solutions
- Passionate about food
- Passionate about sales
- Passionate about growing business
- Excellent organizational skills
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects and initiatives
- Self-starter
- Able to stay ahead of the competition
- Eager to collaborate with and support your colleagues
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