Outside Sales Representative - Specialty Foods

Lettieri & Co.
San Francisco, CA, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Have you been looking for a career that will fully immerse you into the culture of Italy, Mediterranean lifestyle and diet?

Our position will put into your hand’s white truffle from Alba, 100 years old balsamic vinegar from Modena, gold winning extra virgin olive oils, the most refined Prosciutto and the finest cheeses.

If you have been looking for a change and a challenge in your life this position is for you!

This position is responsible for maintaining and developing sales of imported specialty food in the city of San Francisco.

Along with a passion for gourmet cuisine, the account executive should meet or exceed sales goals, provide excellent customer service and display professionalism at all times.

Key Responsibilities

  • Sell company authorized products in required volumes to meet or exceed sales goals.
  • Perform customer needs analysis, develop solutions, discuss product offerings, create proposals, and negotiate with customers.
  • Prospect and ensure the proper level of activity to generate sales results.
  • Identify, qualify, and visit prospects and customers in the assigned area.
  • Maintain existing customer accounts and generate new business.
  • Participate in product and sales related training.
  • Keep current on product knowledge and selling process.
  • Produce accurate and timely forecasts as required by management.
  • Display at all times a positive, professional, and business-like behavior.
  • Ensure compliance with Company policies, procedures, and work processes throughout the selling process.
  • Adhere to all Company established policies and procedures.
  • Special projects or other duties as required.

Skills / Experience

  • Minimum 5 years related sales and industry experience
  • Knowledge of specialty food products and industry
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills a must
  • Proficiency in MSOffice applications
  • Live in SF Bay Area
  • Italian language proficiency is a plus

Lettieri & Co is an exciting place to work with room for growth. We are looking for go-getters who have a passion for quality food and the art of sales.

Please send a resume and brief cover letter to apply. We look forward to hearing from you.

Benefits include Simple IRA plan.

Company Description

Lettieri & Company, an importer of fine foods and wines, has been in operation for more than 30 years in the San Francisco Bay area.

As a family operated business, we are dedicated to developing and maintaining strong relationships with our suppliers and retailers and we are an active member of the Specialty Food Association.

Company Description

Lettieri & Company, an importer of fine foods and wines, has been in operation for more than 30 years in the San Francisco Bay area.

As a family operated business, we are dedicated to developing and maintaining strong relationships with our suppliers and retailers and we are an active member of the Specialty Food Association.

30+ days ago
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