Foodservice Field Sales Specialist

Brown Foodservice, Inc.; Bluefield (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD

Job summary

Brown Foodservice, Inc. is seeking a Direct Sales Representative to sell food products and supplies at customer sites. You will maximize growth within existing accounts while locating and securing new business, reporting to the area sales manager and spending much of each day visiting customers solo.

The role involves driving, coordinating deliveries, and participating in trainings and company events. Strong communication, time management, and self-motivation are essential, as is a valid

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Business/Culinary Arts or Hospitality degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years Foodservice management or sales experience (minimum 1 year outside foodservice sales or chef experience strongly preferred).

Responsibilities

• Call on existing and potential customers to identify needs and answer questions related to products, pricing, availability, uses, and training.
• Drive personal vehicle to customer locations, conventions, company meetings, etc.
• Plan and organize schedule to call on and seek potential leads.
• Coordinate with customers and transportation to schedule delivery times.
• Manage accounts receivable by working with customers and Credit to establish terms and collect payments.
• Attend sales trainings, meetings, company functions, and customer events.
• Assist with new employee training as needed.
• Analyze sales reports to identify areas needing attention to achieve sales and company goals.
• Perform regular administrative duties such as processing credits and pick-ups and filing reports.
• Develop menus, enhance customer’s social media presence, and utilize other value-added services offered by the company.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written skills

Time management

Self-starter

Valid driver’s license

Organizational and negotiating skills

Reading, writing, speaking English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Brown Foodservice, Inc. is seeking a Direct Sales Representative to sell food products and supplies at customer sites. You will maximize growth within existing accounts while locating and securing new business, reporting to the area sales manager and spending much of each day visiting customers solo.

The role involves driving, coordinating deliveries, and participating in trainings and company events. Strong communication, time management, and self-motivation are essential, as is a valid