Sales Associate
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-siteSan Antonio, Texas, 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 prospective customer lists from networking, directories, and trade shows, then travel your assigned territory to call on clients, present products via samples or catalogs, and quote prices to prepare contracts. Provide estimated delivery dates based on production schedules, collect payments, and maintain detailed records of transactions, expense reports, and account receivables. Collaborate with inside sales to update account activities and track stock levels to align availability with demand.
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
- Ensure successful outcomes despite obstacles
- Excellent organizational skills
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects and initiatives
- Eager to ask questions
- Learn new skills quickly on the job
- Able to foster a positive and innovative atmosphere
- Motivate others to take initiative
- Go above and beyond to achieve key objectives
- Comfortable with gathering facts and figures
- Monitor individual and team progress
- Timely and accurate manner
- Brings a sense of urgency
- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
- Short turnarounds
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