District Sales Representative

Van Eerden Foodservice Company; Fort Wayne (IN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA, HSA

Paid Vacations and Holidays

Sales Incentives

401k Plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Van Eerden Foodservice is seeking a Sales Consultant to develop and maintain a profitable sales route by servicing existing customers, opening new accounts, and increasing sales volume in the Fort Wayne area of Indiana. You will meet one-on-one with customers, leverage company specialists, vendors, and brokers, and sample products to demonstrate offerings.

A track record in commissioned foodservice sales and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong Foodservice Sales experience.
• Must have sold as commissioned salesperson in past.
• Experience in Foodservice or Hospitality is very helpful.
• Must be willing to prospect and have a track record of being a good closer.
• If you are interested in joining a team of great people delivering a great customer experience

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a profitable sales route by selling and servicing existing customers, opening new accounts, and increasing existing sales volume.
• Meet one on one with customers, utilize company specialists, vendors, and brokers and sample products to demonstrate offerings.
• Manage account receivables for all customer accounts and ensure cash receipts and deposits are handled according to Company policy.
• Service Indiana communities around Fort Wayne.

Skills

Foodservice sales

Commission-based selling

Close deals

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Driving record clean

Job description

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Fort Wayne, IN, US

Van Eerden Foodservice is a fourth-generation, family-owned foodservice distributor with over 100 years of Delivering a Great Customer Experience! We believe nothing brings food and families together like sharing a meal. By serving our customers and employees with care, we allow others to do what the VE family values as an important family tradition, sharing a meal with friends and family. We are rooted in quality and service and we strive to deliver Fresh Ideas, Fresh Products, and Fresh Solutions to our customers each and every day.

We are currently seeking a Sales Consultant who will be responsible for developing and maintaining a profitable sales route by selling and servicing existing customers, opening new accounts, and increasing existing sales volume. Duties include: maintain a professional relationship with current and prospective customers by meeting with them one on one, utilizing company specialists, vendors, and brokers and sampling of products to provide and demonstrate available products to customers, manage account receivables for all customer accounts and ensure cash receipts and deposit slips are handled according to Company policy. This position will service Indiana communities around Fort Wayne.

The right candidate for this position will have:

• Strong Foodservice Sales experience
• A strong desire to sell and work on a commission basis
• Excellent driving record
• Great communication and organizational skills

Van Eerden offers excellent benefits too!

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, FSA, HSA
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Sales Incentives
• 401k Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

This Career Opportunity is in Foodservice selling to the Hospitality Industry in Indiana primarily in Fort Wayne area.

We are looking for an individual who has sold to owners, purchasing directors, and chefs of medium to large businesses. You must have sold against heavy competition and sold at a higher price. You must be willing to prospect and have a track record of being a good closer. You should be creative and a good problem solver. Experience in Foodservice or Hospitality is very helpful. Must have had success selling as a commissioned salesperson in past. If you are interested in joining a team of great people delivering a great customer experience