Sales Consultant - Houma/Raceland

FHLB Des Moines; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonuses and promotional incentives

Car allowance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) with automatic matching

Job summary

A financial institution is seeking an Outside Sales Representative based in New Orleans, Louisiana, responsible for promoting products and building relationships with customers. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and skills in sales, communication, and customer loyalty. This role involves driving to accounts, researching customer needs, and participating in training sessions. A competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and robust benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in sales or management.
• 3 years of relevant experience in restaurant management or sales.
• Basic PC skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and maintain existing accounts for profitable growth.
• Research customer needs and tailor products and services accordingly.
• Communicate with customers regarding products, prices, and orders.
• Drive personal vehicle to accounts and manage delivery schedules.
• Participate in company functions and ongoing training.
• Collaborate with credit department to collect balances due.

Skills

Building Trust

Sales Ability / Persuasiveness

Customer Loyalty

Adaptability

Communication

Adaptability

Managing Work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related discipline

HSD/GED and 3 years Restaurant Management, B2B or outside sales experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

**COMPENSATION** **INFORMATION:*** Competitive base salary, bonus, plus promotional incentive opportunities* Car allowance (mileage reimbursement for candidates in CA) and cell phone provided* Career pathing opportunities for both entry level, and experienced individuals* Opportunity to be part of a purpose driven organization that supports communities and associates* Specialized sales training* Individual as well as team-based selling* Opportunity to learn different ethnic segments* Monthly and annual sales rewards and recognition* Robust benefits package including an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, & 401(k) with automatic matching**JOB SUMMARY** This is an outside sales position responsible for promoting the company's products and services and for building relationships with new and existing accounts. The main focus is to help Sysco customers succeed while achieving sales and profit goals established by the company. This position may require working some non-traditional hours (evening, weekends, and holidays) to successfully meet customers' needs.* Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and minimize lost business to achieve profitable sales growth and special objectives within assigned territory.* Seek and qualify prospects following company account stratification goals.* Research customer business needs and develops a mix of products and service to meet needs.* Evaluate market trends and recommend products to customers, based on business needs and goals.* Be informed of market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales; share information with customers as part of value-added services provided.* Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, and product use.* Provide product information and practical training to customer personnel.* Drive personal vehicle to customer accounts, conventions, company meetings, etc.* Communicate and collect accounts receivable as necessary, working with the credit department and client; collect all balances due based on approved credit terms.* Manage deliveries to the routing schedule published by the transportation department; troubleshoot any problems that occur during the order process (for example, out of stock items, special order items, low inventory, etc.).* Participate in company functions, promotions, customer visits, and customer events.* Attend and participate in general sales and district meetings.* Engage in ongoing training sessions.* Assist with the training of new employees as requested.* Review and analyze daily and weekly reports such as special-order requests, customer bid files, and sales/gross profit margin data.* Perform administrative duties, such as preparing sales budgets and reports, maintaining sales records, processing credits, and pick-up requests, preparing sales quotes and menu suggestions, and filing reports.* Other duties may be assigned.Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related discipline **OR** HSD/GED and 3 years Restaurant Management, B2B or outside sales experience, or equivalent relatable experience including completion of the Sysco Sales Internship.* Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office.* Ability to read, write, speak English.* Building Trust* Building Customer Loyalty* Follow-up* Sales Ability / Persuasiveness* Managing Work* Adaptability* Communication