Bilingual Sales Representative

American Food Service Depot; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Company car

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

A food service supplier is seeking experienced Sales Representatives to connect with the local Spanish-speaking community in Philadelphia and New Jersey. The role involves maintaining key account relationships and providing valuable insights into customer needs. Successful candidates should have strong sales skills and a self-directed work ethic. The compensation structure includes a base salary plus commission, making it an attractive opportunity for motivated individuals.

Qualifications

• 3 years of successful experience in wholesaling products is highly desirable.
• Self-directed work ethic with a track record of meeting sales goals.
• Ability to work independently and build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain key account relationships.
• Provide value-added insights into customer needs.
• Collaborate to create new market opportunities.

Skills

Fluent written and conversational Spanish

Empathetic listening

Strong sales and presentation skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Strong interpersonal skills

Tools

Sales tracking software

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Company car
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

AFS continues to expand its services through wholesale products (retail, cleaning supplies, disposables, and personal care). We are in need of experienced Spanish-speaking Sales Representatives to build relationships and close pending sales within the local Spanish-speaking community. Our Sales Representatives will have a mix of new and existing customers to prospect. Compensation is base + commission. We are looking for a representative to service our Philadelphia and New Jersey markets.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain key account relationships and meet sales goals across the full line of our product offerings.
• Foster an authentic relationship and rapport with current and potential customers.
• Provide value-added insights into customer needs and industry trends.
• Provide input into the company\'s product, pricing and service strategy planning.
• Collaborate with our other sales professionals to create new market opportunities. Prepare quotes and estimates promptly.
• Participate in company-sponsored promotions.
• Resolve customer issues.

Qualifications

• Fluent written and conversational Spanish.
• Regularly listen to customers in an empathetic manner, ensuring understanding of questions, concerns and requests.
• 3 years of successful experience in wholesaling products is highly desirable.
• Self-directed work ethic. Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals.
• Strong PC skills and experience using sales tracking software.
• Ability to work independently and build strong relationships. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, sales and presentation skills.
• Use of a personal vehicle to provide service to customers.
• This includes maintaining required car registration and insurance.
• A valid driver\'s license is required.

American Food Services Depot is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome motivated, talented individuals with a passion for excellence to join our team.