District Sales Representative - Foodservice Bedford District

Curtze Food Service•Frederick, MD

1d•$55,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Curtze Food Service i s seeking to hire a self-starting f ull-time Food Service Sales Representative . Are you a sales and customer service guru? Are you looking to build a successful career with a company that values you ? If so, keep reading! We pay this Food Service Sales Representative a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. This position is 100%- commission-based after a year or so. Commissioned personnel can then earn anywhere from $55,000 - $100,000+ a year . With unlimited earning potential , this is a terrific opportunity for someone who wants to work in the field but manage their own schedule . DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SALES REPRESENTATIVE As our Sales Consultant, you sell our highest-quality food service supplies and equipment to restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and other institutions. You get to participate in meetings, industry trade shows, and new product presentations. Proactively, you perform cold calling to find new business. You maintain regular contact with existing accounts and communicate regularly with supporting departments. By regularly meeting with customers and consulting with them on their menus, you build strong business relationships. You also take customers' food orders and follow up on next-day deliveries. You utilize your customer service skills to develop accounts and expand customer opportunities. To do this, you propose new menu ideas, assist in resolving issues, encourage client participation in food shows, and introduce customers to our product specialists. Through researching industry information and customer needs, you provide appropriate prices, product information, sampling, and follow-up when needed. You are also responsible for assisting in the credit management of customers, making sure they remain current with their payments and invoices. You enjoy engaging with clients and helping them with all their food service needs!

Requirements

A motor vehicle record (MVR)
Record of sales achievements
Food service experience
Experience in general management, food service management, outside sales management, or a related field
Passion for sales
A can-do, winning attitude
Chefs, cooks, kitchen managers, and servers are highly encouraged to apply!
Strong organizational skills
Self-starter who is motivated by goals
Communicate effectively
Strong customer service skills
Detail-oriented

Responsibilities

Sell our highest-quality food service supplies and equipment to restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and other institutions.
Participate in meetings, industry trade shows, and new product presentations.
Perform cold calling to find new business.
Maintain regular contact with existing accounts and communicate regularly with supporting departments.
Regularly meet with customers and consulting with them on their menus to build strong business relationships.
Take customers' food orders and follow up on next-day deliveries.
Utilize customer service skills to develop accounts and expand customer opportunities.
Propose new menu ideas, assist in resolving issues, encourage client participation in food shows, and introduce customers to our product specialists.
Research industry information and customer needs to provide appropriate prices, product information, sampling, and follow-up when needed.
Assist in the credit management of customers, making sure they remain current with their payments and invoices.