Regional Perishable Sales Executive

Jobtailor; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DeLallo is seeking a results-driven sales professional in Chicago to build long-term customer partnerships and drive margin growth. You will articulate product benefits and industry insights to customers and prospects, delivering innovative, customer-focused ideas.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in food/beverage sales, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in MS Office. Willingness to travel ~75% is required to meet client needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma at minimum; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least 5 years in food or beverage sales; retail sales preferred.
• Proven sales and negotiation experience is required.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and Word for presentations and analysis.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance; travel 75%+ is expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term customer partnerships that increase sales and margins.
• Speak confidently and be knowledgeable about DeLallo products and benefits.
• Demonstrate knowledge of industry, brands, platforms, and strategies.
• Provide innovative, customer-focused ideas and solutions.
• Execute business plans, resolve issues, and deliver customer outcomes.
• Conduct professional presentations on DeLallo solutions.

Skills

Sales Experience

Negotiation

Customer Relationships

MS Office

Food & Beverage

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

• Develop long-term customer partnerships that result in increased sales and margin growth
• Speak confidently and be knowledgeable about DeLallo products and benefits with customers and prospective clients
• Demonstrate knowledge of industry and customer brands, platforms, and strategies
• Ability to provide innovative, customer-focused ideas
• Execute business plans, resolve issues and deliver solutions to meet customer needs and drive profitable growth
• Conduct professional presentations on DeLallo product and service solutions

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
• Minimum of 5-years’ experience in the food or beverage industry is required; preferably in retail sales
• Successful sales and negotiating experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: PowerPoint, Excel, Word
• Valid driver’s license without restrictions and proof of current vehicle insurance
• Must be available to maintain schedule appropriate with customer’s business operations and travel 75% or more
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within the company and assigned accounts
• Ability to rapidly adapt to changing business needs and priorities
• Willingness to learn and work in all areas of the business as needs dictate

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong sales and negotiating skills within the food and beverage industry, with a focus on developing customer partnerships and delivering innovative solutions. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications to support professional presentations and business planning.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Sales Experience
• Negotiating Skills
• Customer Relationship Management
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Food And Beverage Industry Knowledge

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Sales
• Negotiation
• Presentation Skills
• Business Planning
• Customer-Focused Solutions

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Adaptability
• Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)
• Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

• Food Industry
• Beverage Industry
• Retail Sales
• Customer Partnerships
• Market Strategies

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word