Area Sales Manager

Iberia Foods LLC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Iberia Foods LLC in New Jersey is seeking an Area Sales Coordinator to support regional sales efforts and help drive revenue growth across assigned accounts.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in sales coordination or administration in food and beverage, with excellent organization and communication skills. This is a full-time on-site position with travel within the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience in sales support.
• 2+ years in sales coordination or administration in food & beverage preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with regional sales team to develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue targets.
• Schedule and coordinate sales appointments, meetings, and presentations for the sales team.
• Prepare sales materials, proposals and contracts; provide administrative support to the team.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries and resolve issues promptly.
• Conduct market research and gather intelligence on competitors and industry trends in the region.
• Manage and update customer databases and systems with accurate information.

Skills

Sales coordination

Administration

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/ Marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

Join our team! Founded in 1930, Iberia Foods is the largest Caribbean and Hispanic food distributor in the United States. As a premier source for the authentic Caribbean and Latino cuisine, Iberia Foods boasts a full host of products ranging from condiments and pantry items to beverages and snacks and represents most of the leading brands from the Caribbean and Latin America. With more than 800 products, Iberia Foods has a solid position as the definitive connection to the Caribbean and Latin American cuisine.

The Area Sales Manager based out of our New Jersey location will play a crucial role in facilitating sales activities and driving revenue growth within their designated region. The salary for this position is $60-75k annually commensurate with experience. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with the regional sales team to develop and execute effective sales strategies to achieve revenue targets.
• Coordinating and scheduling sales appointments, meetings, and presentations for the sales representatives.
• Providing administrative support to the sales team, including preparing sales materials, proposals, and contracts.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries and resolving any issues or concerns promptly.
• Conducting market research and gathering intelligence on competitors and industry trends within the assigned area.
• Managing and updating customer databases and systems to ensure accurate and up-to-date information.
• Assisting with the preparation of sales forecasts, budgets, and reports for management review.
• Monitoring sales performance metrics and providing regular reports and analysis to identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborating with internal teams to develop region-specific promotional campaigns and initiatives.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field preferred with 2+ years proven experience in sales coordination, support, or administration, within the food and beverage sector or any combination of education and experience.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to build and maintain relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and internal software
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of sales processes and techniques, with a customer-centric approach.
• Flexibility to travel within the designated area as required.

equal opportunity employer and committment to diversity in the workplace

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Position Area Sales Coordinator

Division Iberia Foods LLC

Location New Jersey

This position is currently accepting applications.