Location : Los Angeles, CA
We are seeking a Food Sales Representative to join our team. We are a purveyor of over 40 premium, all-natural sweet and savory flavors, purees, concentrates, and blends.
Our products are sold through distributors to foodservice, hospitality, manufacturers, and consumers.
Responsibilities :
- Manage and develop current distributors in the CA, NV, and AZ territory.
- Identify revenue-generating opportunities with distributor accounts.
- Develop new business in the territory by finding new distributors through sales reporting, online research, event leads, and other resources.
- Utilize Salesforce to document and track all customer engagement.
- Collaborate with the Director of Sales to review and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual region sales.
- Review and adjust communication strategy to support operational needs.
- Supervise the West Sales Account Manager.
- Travel approximately 50% of the time.
Qualifications :
- BA / BS degree.
- Minimum of 3 years of sales experience with foodservice distributors.
- Strong sales and account management skills.
- Negotiation skills with excellent organizational, time management, and project management abilities.
- Experience working with CRM software (Salesforce.com or similar).
- Proficiency in MS Suite.
Salary and Benefits :
- Base Salary : $80K + 20% bi-annual bonus.
- Company-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- EAP program, K, and profit-sharing (approximately 12% annual).
- 11 paid holidays and vacation time.
- Company-provided laptop, docking station, cell phone, and credit card.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Company conducts a background check, functionality test, and drug screen upon hiring.
18 days ago