Why you’ll love it here!
+ Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Pet, and Legal Insurance
+ 401k
+ Community Service Day
+ Spotlight Awards
+ National Sales Excellence Awards
+ CFSP Prep Certification Program
POSITION SUMMARY:
- The Sales Consultant reports to the Store Manager
- Located in Van Nuys
- Full-Time
- In Office
As a Sales Consultant, you will be responsible for managing the entire sales lifecycle, from generating leads to ensuring customer satisfaction. You will play a crucial role in identifying, securing, and managing new business opportunities within the foodservice industry. Your responsibilities will include generating leads, making in-person sales calls, and providing exceptional knowledge and service to customers. Your success will be measured by your ability to develop a substantial pipeline, execute sales strategies, and foster long‑term relationships.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead Generation and Sales Calls:
- Identify new lateral and vertical market target customers through various sources, including print/electronic media, business directories, liquor license applications, leads from existing clients, Design Build division, regional leads groups, food service‑related organizations, trade shows, and conferences.
Market Monitoring and Analysis:
- Monitor market conditions, product innovations, trends, and competitors' products, pricing, and sales strategies to maximize competitive stance.
- Stay abreast of business strategies and trends for effective acquisition of new business and revenue growth.
Customer Relationship Management:
- Schedule weekly face‑to‑face meetings with existing customers to assess short and long‑term needs.
- Develop a close working relationship with key decision‑makers at existing accounts, including general managers, chefs, buyers, catering managers, and events managers.
Sales Support and Communication:
- Prepare tabletop, small wares, and/or equipment quotes.
- Solicit, secure, process, and ensure fulfillment of reorder business, encouraging customers to utilize the Ecommerce platform.
- Provide and highlight “sample of the month,” quarterly sales flyers, and company/vendor catalogs.
- Order samples, set up and present tabletop options to customers for consideration.
- Communicate relevant product, pricing, warranties, stock availability, delivery, and backorder status to customers.
Industry Engagement and Training:
- Attend and actively participate in foodservice trade shows and sales conferences.
- Continuously develop the TriMark brand within the assigned territory by participating in community outreach activities.
- Subscribe to and read foodservice magazines to maximize product knowledge.
Administrative Duties:
- Perform administrative duties, including preparing and/or updating sales budgets and business plans, generating accurate reports, maintaining historical sales records, and filing expense reimbursement reports in a timely manner.
- Obtain and follow up on credit applications necessary to open a new account, supporting credit/collection processes as necessary.
- Update company systems with customer and project details.
COMPETENCIES:
- Present professionally, both in attire and demeanor.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business materials.
- Possess computer hardware and software proficiency, including intermediate‑level knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet navigation.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- 2 – 6 years of experience in B2B outside sales or restaurant operations, or equivalent Military or practical experience.
- Recent experience as a manufacturer’s rep working either directly for the manufacturer or with a rep group.
- Prior experience with sales and customer relationship management (CRM) software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) programs.
- Ability to successfully pass a background check post offer acceptance.
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