Sales Representative

Jobtailor; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Pleasanton, CA seeks a results-driven Sales Representative in the food industry to drive growth, expand the customer base, and strengthen long-lasting client relationships. You will partner with clients to understand their needs, identify opportunities, and stay ahead of market shifts and competitive dynamics.

The role requires proven sales experience in food, strong negotiation and presentation skills, and the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience in the food industry as a sales representative
• Ability to build strong client relationships to maintain existing business, as well as acquire new customers
• Collaboration with principal contacts to identify and grow opportunities
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint
• Negotiation and presentation abilities
• Committed to continuous education through workshops, seminars, and conferences
• Demonstrate ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close
• Strong business sense and industry expertise

Responsibilities

• Achieve growth and hit sales targets
• Expand the company’s customer base and ensure its strong presence
• Build and promote strong, long‑lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs
• Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status

Skills

Sales experience

Client relationships

Negotiation

Presentation

Communication

Market awareness

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Responsibilities

• Achieve growth and hit sales targets
• Expand the company’s customer base and ensure its strong presence
• Build and promote strong, long‑lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs
• Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status

Requirements

• Proven work experience in the food industry as a sales representative
• Ability to build strong client relationships to maintain existing business, as well as acquire new customers
• Collaboration with principal contacts to identify and grow opportunities
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint
• Negotiation and presentation abilities
• Committed to continuous education through workshops, seminars, and conferences
• Demonstrate ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close
• Strong business sense and industry expertise