Field Sales Representative

Reiser; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food equipment supplier is seeking a Field Salesperson for the Arkansas and Louisiana territory. This role involves driving sales growth and building positive customer relationships within the food processing and packaging industry. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of sales experience, preferably in the meat/protein sector, and be comfortable interacting with various stakeholders. A strong commitment to customer satisfaction is essential, along with the ability to travel overnight as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience selling food processing and/or food packaging capital equipment.
• Experience selling to the meat/protein industry is highly preferred.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Professionally represent food processing and food packaging solutions to customers.
• Build pipeline through cold-calling and networking.
• Produce accurate sales reports in a timely manner.
• Help facilitate quotations and deliveries.

Skills

Sales Growth

Customer Relationship Management

Cold-calling

Networking

Sales Reporting

Job description

Food Processing/Food Packaging Machinery Sales

Arkansas and Louisiana Territory

Candidate Must reside in Arkansas or Louisiana

About The Company

With more than 60 years of success in the food equipment industry, REISER is recognized worldwide for its high-quality equipment, innovative engineering, and outstanding service and support. Total commitment to our customers is at the core of who we are, making REISER the one supplier that food manufacturers can trust for better, smarter food processing and food packaging solutions and equipment.

We take great pride in providing the resources our customers need to ensure their success. Our team of talented and passionate professionals works hard, embraces challenges and is wholeheartedly dedicated to the success of our customers. As a Field Salesperson with Reiser, you will be responsible for sales growth, gross profit and positive customer relationships in a territory consisting of Arkansas and Louisiana. If you are a dynamic and confident sales leader with experience selling processing or packaging capital equipment to food plants, we want to hear from you! Our ideal candidate is smart, energetic, hard-working and likes to have FUN!

Our Vision

Robert Reiser & Co. will serve the food industry and other selected markets by selling and supporting equipment that provides solutions to customer needs.

• Every customer contact will result in an improved relationship with that customer.
• We will continuously strive to strengthen our supplier partnerships.
• We will encourage our fellow employees to reach their potential.
• Therefore, we will earn a fair profit and ensure our future.

Essential Functions

• Professionally represent our lines of food processing and food packaging capital equipment solutions to new and existing customers in Arkansas and Louisiana.
• Continually build pipeline through cold-calling, networking and maintaining positive relationships; internally and externally.
• Share best sales practices with the Reiser team.
• Be actively involved with sales industry associations.
• Produce accurate sales reports in a timely manner.
• Help to facilitate quotations, product samples and deliveries.
• Work closely with field service team to ensure 100% customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Five plus of experience selling food processing and/or food packaging capital equipment. We will consider candidates with experience selling relatable systems or services to the food industry. Experience selling to the meat/protein industry is highly preferred.
• Aggressive, enthusiastic and determined individual with a proven track record of success.
• Understands importance of selling equipment with the added service component and working closely with service team.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize and multi-task.
• Comfortable communicating with people on the shop floor to presidents of companies.
• Ability to travel roughly 50% overnight during the week, primarily throughout Arkansas and Louisiana.