Outside Sales Representative - Gainesville

Mr Greens Produce; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dynamic Outside Sales Representatives for the Gainesville area. In this exciting role, you'll establish new accounts, provide exceptional customer service, and drive sales in the food and produce sector. With a commitment to excellence, this company offers a supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact client satisfaction and business growth. If you're passionate about sales and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

PTO

Holiday Pay

Car Allowance

Company Phone/Laptop

Monthly Incentives

401(k)

Qualifications

• 2 years of outside business-to-business sales experience in the Food and/or Produce Industry.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedules.
• Submit orders by referring to price lists and product literature.
• Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems and developing solutions.

Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Time Management

Customer Service

Sales Techniques

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

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Description

Looking for Outside Sales Reps in the Gainesville area!

• Establish new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedules to call on existing or potential sales outlets and other trade factors.
• Focus sales efforts by studying the existing and potential volume of accounts.
• Submit orders by referring to price lists and product literature.
• Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, and product uses.
• Provide product information and practical training to customer personnel.
• Submits activity and results reports such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses.
• Stay up to date on trends by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
• Recommend changes in products, services, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments.
• Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, preparing reports, and making recommendations to the management team.
• Attend and participate in sales and district meetings.
• Communicate and collect accounts receivable as necessary, working with the credit department and client; collect all balances due based on approved credit terms.
• Communicate and assist the Transportation department in preparing client delivery windows as needed; trouble shoot specific challenges that occur during the order process (out-of-stock items, special order items, low inventory, etc.).
• Review and analyze daily and weekly reports such as special-order requests, customer bid files, and sales/gross profit margin data.
• Other duties may be assigned.
  
  

Competencies

To be successful in this position, the individual performing the duties must successfully demonstrate the following competencies:

• Results-oriented
• Conceptual thinking
• Building trust
• Customer Oriented
• Communication

Description

Looking for Outside Sales Reps in the Gainesville area!

Mr Greens has proudly grown into one of the largest privately-owned produce distributors in Texas and Florida. With deliveries 365 days a year, 7 days a week, and multiple runs per day, Mr Greens has set the gold standard for service. Mr Greens serves a large variety of clients, including restaurants, hotels, country clubs, caterers, grocery stores, and retail outlets.

• Establish new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedules to call on existing or potential sales outlets and other trade factors.
• Focus sales efforts by studying the existing and potential volume of accounts.
• Submit orders by referring to price lists and product literature.
• Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, and product uses.
• Provide product information and practical training to customer personnel.
• Submits activity and results reports such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses.
• Stay up to date on trends by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
• Recommend changes in products, services, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments.
• Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, preparing reports, and making recommendations to the management team.
• Attend and participate in sales and district meetings.
• Communicate and collect accounts receivable as necessary, working with the credit department and client; collect all balances due based on approved credit terms.
• Communicate and assist the Transportation department in preparing client delivery windows as needed; trouble shoot specific challenges that occur during the order process (out-of-stock items, special order items, low inventory, etc.).
• Review and analyze daily and weekly reports such as special-order requests, customer bid files, and sales/gross profit margin data.
• Other duties may be assigned.
  
  

Competencies

To be successful in this position, the individual performing the duties must successfully demonstrate the following competencies:

• Results-oriented
• Conceptual thinking
• Building trust
• Customer Oriented
• Adaptability
• Communication
• Persuasive/People Reader
  
  

Requirements

• 2 years of outside business-to-business sales experience in the Food and/or Produce Industry.
• High school diploma required.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and time management skills
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Basic pc skills, proficiency in Excel, experience with MS Outlook.
• Must pass pre-employment Background and Drug screen testing.
• Must live in the Gainesville area.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
  
  

Physical Demand/Work Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• The employee is regularly required to drive, sit, stand, walk, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
  
  

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Disability Insurance
• PTO
• Holiday Pay
• Car allowance
• Company Phone/Laptop
• Monthly Incentives
• Bonus
• 401(k)
  
  

Mr. Greens is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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