Culinary Seafood Sales Pro in Desert Region (Base $95K)

Taleo; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Short/Long term disability

Job summary

Santa Monica Seafood Company is seeking sales professionals for the Greater Palm Springs/Desert region to drive growth by leveraging culinary knowledge and product expertise. The role starts with a base salary of $95,000 and offers commissions and bonuses based on performance.

Responsibilities include sourcing new opportunities, presenting seafood solutions, and assisting customers with menu ideas, costing, and product education. Travel within the territory is expected as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Proficient in technical understanding of computer and smartphone capabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree or related experience; culinary background is a plus.
• Customer service background.
• Foodservice background (distributor, restaurant, hotel).
• Willing to travel within assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Research and locate qualified new opportunities to sell seafood products by visiting existing and new customers.
• Analyze customer business opportunities by identified vertical markets.
• Develop and deliver sales presentations and close sales in a professional and effective manner.
• Planning and presentation skills on Menu ideas, recipes and plate costing.
• Maintain order guides and pricing files using product and/or customer analysis and comparisons.
• Keep informed of new products and other general information of interest to customers.
• Participate in developing long and short-range sales and marketing plans; conduct trainings for key clients.

Skills

English communication

Tech proficiency

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related experience

Culinary background

Job description

Santa Monica Seafood Company is seeking sales professionals for the Greater Palm Springs/Desert region to drive growth by leveraging culinary knowledge and product expertise. The role starts with a base salary of $95,000 and offers commissions and bonuses based on performance.

Responsibilities include sourcing new opportunities, presenting seafood solutions, and assisting customers with menu ideas, costing, and product education. Travel within the territory is expected as part of the role.