Foodservice Outside Sales Specialist

FreshPoint, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone provided

401(k) with automatic matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

FreshPoint, Inc. is seeking an experienced outside sales professional to promote products and services while building relationships with new and existing accounts in the Chicago area.

The role may require non-traditional hours (evening, weekends, holidays) to meet customer needs, with a focus on achieving sales and profit goals. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of sales or restaurant management experience.
• 1 year of outside foodservice sales experience preferred.
• Restaurant management or chef experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and penetrate existing accounts to grow profitable sales.
• Learn customer needs and tailor product/service mix.
• Communicate product information and provide training.
• Coordinate deliveries and solve order issues with transport.
• Attend meetings and participate in sales events.
• Maintain accurate sales records and prepare quotes.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer relations

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Salesforce

Job description

FreshPoint, Inc. is seeking an experienced outside sales professional to promote products and services while building relationships with new and existing accounts in the Chicago area.

The role may require non-traditional hours (evening, weekends, holidays) to meet customer needs, with a focus on achieving sales and profit goals. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.