Bi-lingual (Spanish) Foodservice Sales Representative

Performance Foodservice; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from Day 1

401K employer match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking a sales professional in Baton Rouge, LA to develop independent accounts and improve profitability through new sales and account penetration. You will promote our company brands and support service activities for regional and national chain customers.

The role emphasizes commission-based pay with uncapped commissions, monthly and annual bonuses, and growth opportunities within a national food distribution network.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in foodservice sales, culinary, procurement, or restaurant management related work experience preferred.
• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent required.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Spanish fluency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop independent account business with emphasis on profitability through new sales and account penetration.
• Promote and sell company branded products to meet brand sales objectives.
• Support customer service activities for regional and national chain customers to increase market visibility.

Skills

MS Office

CRM

Sales systems

Spanish fluency

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

• Commission driven pay includes uncapped commissions, monthly bonus, and annual bonus incentives! Recognition and awards including top performer incentive trips.


• 2+ years of foodservice sales, culinary, procurement, or restaurant management related work experience preferred.


• Live within the Baton Rouge, LA area with reliable transportation and ability to drive within territory.


• Basic computer skills including MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).


• Sales systems experience preferred. Includes online order entry, sales metrics dashboards, CRM, and/or web-based customer tools.

Position Details:

• Commission driven pay includes uncapped commissions, monthly bonus, and annual bonus incentives! Recognition and awards including top performer incentive trips.


• 2+ years of foodservice sales, culinary, procurement, or restaurant management related work experience preferred.


• Live within the Baton Rouge, LA area with reliable transportation and ability to drive within territory.


• Basic computer skills including MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).


• Sales systems experience preferred. Includes online order entry, sales metrics dashboards, CRM, and/or web-based customer tools.

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more


• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system


• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Job Summary:

Responsible for the development of independent account business, with emphasis on overall profitability through both new sales and account penetration. Promote and sell company branded products and meet brand sales objectives. May also supports customer service activities for regional and/or national chain customers, thereby increasing visibility of the company in the marketplace and maximizing market share. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company

Job Responsibilities:

• Generates additional business through analyzing sales territory and individual customers; samples products with existing and potential customers; plans general sales strategy including time and territory management; plans sales approach with individual customers; and conducts effective sales presentations.


• Grows sales and profit margins on an ongoing basis to meet established sales and margin goals.


• Sets up new customer accounts by determining pricing; works with Credit Department for initial authorization; other center personnel for scheduling order-taking, deliveries, etc. Performs initial follow-up work with customer ensuring delivery and product satisfaction.


• Ensures customer satisfaction by providing an exemplary level of service by working closely with other center personnel to coordinate efforts to prevent and resolve customer problems. May be personally responsible for making deliveries in emergency situations.


• Builds additional business with current customers through product penetration in order to maximize profitability of individual accounts.


• Minimizes accounts receivable problems by monitoring accounts for compliance with credit terms and follows up on any problems.


• Maintains awareness of pricing trends within sales territory, particularly on market driven / commodity products, to ensure competitive pricing.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent


• 6-12 months sales/marketing and/or restaurant experience


• Valid Drivers License


• Speak Spanish Fluently