Position Description: Natural Fruit Drinks, a frozen drink mix producer is growing the business in Florida and is looking for a reliable Sales Representative/Account Manager to grow the business according to plan.
General Job Description:
- As the sales representative you will sell products to foodservice accounts directly and in concert with our distributors’ sales force, and aid them in selling into foodservice accounts, such as Restaurants and Resorts .
- This process involves presenting products, conducting product and comparison tastings to foodservice accounts, such as Restaurants and Resorts.
- You will need to be comfortable working with restaurant owners, general managers, directors of food and beverage, bar managers, bar tenders, chefs and other foodservice decision makers.
- The position involves cold calling by phone and in person to identify new potential customers.
- It will involve evaluating account POS materials, equipment and advising the accounts appropriately.
- Using a Customer Relationship System to efficiently communicate prospect, customer, sales, and market information to management.
- Establish and develop strong relationships and rapport with distributors, educating distributor personnel about the company brand.
- Participation in company sales meetings, trade shows etc.
- This position involves travel around the state of Florida and possibly the Caribbean.
- Meeting and exceeding the sales goals.
Experience and Requirements:
- Successful sales experience of 5 plus years strongly preferred
- College degree required
- Experience selling to Foodservice/Restaurant Industry required.
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Willing and able to travel
- Experience with computers (Email, Word, Excel, PPT, Google, etc.)
- Excellent Work Ethic
- Good Personal Hygiene, Clean, Neat and Professional Appearance
- Positive "Can do, Will do" Attitude
- Must have proven ability to work well with others
- Bi-lingual: English, Spanish a plus
Compensation: Base salary plus commission, approximately 50/50, target income range of $ 55,000 to $ 80,000 in year one, based on sales performance.
All final candidates will be asked to complete a background check including driving record, education, employment and criminal records.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Compensation package:
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Foodservice Sales to Restaurants: 3 years (Preferred)
- Sales: 5 years (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Required)
- Spanish (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road