Outside Sales Representative Wholesale Food Distributor

$62,000 - $67,000/Yr

DBD Staffing - Chardon, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Chardon, OH

About the position

The Outside Sales Representative for a wholesale food distributor is responsible for managing a geographical sales territory, ensuring budget and profit objectives are met while developing relationships with existing and potential customers in the retail grocery and foodservice sectors. This role requires a self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively, effectively managing time and resources to achieve sales goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a geographical sales territory to achieve budget and profit objectives.
• Regularly call on existing retail grocery, butcher shops, and foodservice accounts based on customer needs.
• Prospect for potential new customers daily.
• Develop and execute account business plans.
• Effectively manage time and resources to attain results.
• Manage pricing and monitor credit term compliance.
• Communicate and collect accounts receivable as necessary.
• Review and analyze sales reports and account variance reports.
• Perform administrative duties such as preparing weekly call plans and processing credits.

Requirements

• Previous Outside Sales Experience in retail grocery or foodservice is required.
• Goal-oriented and a driven self-starter who can work independently and within a team environment.
• Professional oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Ability to problem solve quickly and creatively.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• High School Diploma/GED is required; Bachelor's degree or retail grocery meat experience is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in managing pricing and credit term compliance.
• Knowledge of retail grocery and foodservice products.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Expense account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance
• Work from home