Sales Account Executive- Portland Area

Theuniversityunion; Oregon; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Linen Supply is seeking a Sales Account Executive to develop new business opportunities in the Food & Beverage sector. You will prospect and close deals with business owners and decision makers, promoting our linen and related services.

Training and a database of prospects will be provided to help you ramp up. This outside sales role offers base pay plus commission with total compensation of 75,000–95,000 per year, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales, preferably in a competitive market.
• Clear track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Ability to work independently and manage a territory.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities within the Food & Beverage industry.
• Call upon business owners, senior decision makers, and executives to promote services.
• Prospect using cold-calling and social networking to build partnerships.
• Promote Service Linen Supply's reputation and eco-friendly operations.

Skills

Prospecting

Cold calling

Closing skills

Communication (verbal & written)

Self-motivated

Territory management

Lead generation

Education

Advanced education preferred

Tools

Wingmate

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Job description

• Base Pay $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 / Year
• Other Compensation Base plus commission with total compensation 75,000 - 95,000 Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for Employees & Family with low cost EE contribution, 401(k) contribution, Vacation/Sick Time, Car Allowance
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Lisa Smith
• Email [e-mail]

Description

As a Sales Account Executive, you will develop new business opportunities within the Food & Beverage industry using your professional sales background. Initially, we will assist in your efforts, training you to use an organizational prospecting system. We will also provide you with a database of prospects to get you started. You will call upon business owners, senior-level decision makers, and executives to promote Service Linen Supply solutions in support of prospects' linens, chef apparel, apron, mats, and other promotional product needs. In this role you will serve as a key representative for our company and its services, promoting Service Linen Supply’s reputation, reliability, eco-friendly operational model, and industry stature. You are expected to prospect in both conventional and creative means—ranging from cold-calling to social networking—in order to build partnerships with customers. Base plus commission with total compensation 75,000 - 95,000.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have prior success in business-to-business sales; experience selling solutions, versus commodities, in a highly competitive market; strong prospecting (over the phone, via the Internet, and in person) and closing skills; a stable work history; experience with contractual business sales (i.e. office equipment, business systems, communication solutions, etc.); and have a demonstrated history of continual learning & self-improvement. Essentially, we are looking for an energized self-starter!

• Advanced education preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Wingmate, preferred.
• 3 years experience B2B cold calling (outbound and in person), preferred. Ability to generate own leads through cold calling, research, networking and driving the territory.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently to meet or exceed goals.
• Strong track record of success.
• Strong organization, negotiation, and closing skills.
• Service industry experience helpful, but not necessary.
• General computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office: including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Possessing a valid driver's license, proof of car insurance, and a dependable vehicle.
• Post offer background check and drug screening (this is a safety sensitive position).

Summary

At Service Linen Supply we are the industry leader in the Pacific Northwest. We have been servicing the restaurant and medical industry with their garment and linen needs for 80 years! In this lucrative role, you will proactively seek out and develop effective working relationships with new customers, securing new sales for the company and developing a network of clients! This is an outside sales position in which you will prospect for new businesses – targeting food and beverage establishments of all sizes. The territory includes Portland area, Salem, Eugene and Vancouver, WA. If you have a passion for excellence and developing an exciting territory, we encourage you to join our sales team.