Food Distributor Sales Specialist

Career Transitions; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the foodservice sector is seeking a Sales Manager to oversee the CA, NV, and AZ territory, responsible for managing distributors and developing business. This role involves significant travel and offers a competitive salary with performance bonuses and extensive benefits, including fully paid medical and other perks.

Benefits

100% company paid medical, dental, vision and Life insurance

EAP program

401K with profit sharing

11 paid Holidays

Vacation

Company laptop and docking station

Cell phone

Company credit card

Mileage reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in sales to foodservice distributors.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Experience with negotiating and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage current and develop new distributors in CA, NV, AZ.
• Identify revenue generating opportunities and develop new business.
• Utilize Salesforce to capture customer engagement.

Skills

Sales skills

Account management

Negotiating skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

BA / BS

Tools

Salesforce

MS Suite

Job description

Remote. Live anywhere in the area / sales territory CA, NV, AZ.

Purveyor of 40+ premium, all-natural sweet and savory flavors, purees, concentrates, and blends, sold through distributors to foodservice, hospitality, manufacturers and consumers.

Responsibilities :

Responsible for the CA, NV, and AZ territory.

Manage current and develop new distributors in the territory.Identify revenue generating opportunities with distributor accounts.Develop new business in the territory by identifying new distributors, utilizing sales reporting, on-line research, event leads, and other resources.Utilize Salesforce to capture all customer engagement.

Work with Director of Sales in reviewing, analyzing monthly, quarterly and annual region sales and annual budget input for territory.Review communication strategy to cover operational support needs.Manage regional manufacturer leads and development.

Position will supervise the West Sales Account Manager.

Travel is approximately 50%.Airport accessibility.

Qualifications : BA / BS.

3+ years of experience in sales to foodservice distributors.

Strong sales and account management skills.

Negotiating skills with strong organizational, time, and project management skills.

Must manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and working within approved budgets.

Experience working with CRM software (Salesforce.com or other comparable system).

Proficiency in MS Suite.

Base Salary $80K + 20% bi-annual bonus, 100% company paid medical, dental, vision and Life insurance, EAP program, 401K, profit sharing approximately 12% annual, 11 paid Holidays, vacation, company laptop, docking station, cell phone, and company credit card. Mileage reimbursement.

• Company conducts a background check, functionality test, and drug screen upon hiring.

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