Sales Representative: Bilingual (Bloomington Area)

Kuna Meat Co Group; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with 6% match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short and long term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee discount

Employee assistance program

Vehicle Allowance

Job summary

Kuna Meat Co Group in Bloomington, Illinois, is seeking a Sales Representative to engage potential customers and drive sales growth. You'll prepare quotes, develop presentations, and collaborate with various teams for customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and negotiation skills, work independently, and hold a high school diploma. Attractive benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to define problems and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong customer orientation and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Basic math skills and computer proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quotes and respond to RFPs for potential customers.
• Develop sales presentations and conduct client visits.
• Provide product information and training to customers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve services.

Skills

Customer orientation

Interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to influence and negotiate

Attention to detail

Computer proficiency with Microsoft Suite

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Sales Representative

Job Location: Bloomington, Illinois and Surrounding Areas

Salary Range: $55,000 - $100,000 (Base + Commission/month)

FLSA Status: Exempt (Salary)

Department: Sales

Reports To: Director of Sales

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (HR)

• Prepare quotes and respond to RFP’s for potential customers
• Develop and deliver sales presentations in a professional and effective manner
• Prospect; sets appointments with prospects
• Conduct business reviews with customers
• Provide timely feedback and advice to the Company regarding service failures or customer concerns based upon an analysis and evaluation of situations as they arise and develop policies, practices and courses of action to improve customer relations.
• Provide timely and accurate information to customers regarding order status and product availability, based upon an analysis and evaluation of Company product and resources.
• Conduct regular client visits to strengthen partnerships and uncover new sales opportunities.
• Promote and educate customers on Kuna-branded products and tailored solutions.
• Analyze market trends and customer feedback to identify areas for growth.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with purchasing, customer service, and operations teams.
• Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, and product uses. Provide product information and practical training to customer personnel.
• Drive personal vehicle to customer accounts, conventions, company meetings, etc.
• Meet requirements of the Vehicle Safety Program.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in an office team environment.
• Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers and the general public.
• Ability to meet with customers and prospective customers at their place of business.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and exercise effective time management.
• Strong customer orientation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and negotiate with internal and external customers.
• Ability to deliver a value proposition and ask for business.
• Attention to detail.
• Basic math skills.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Suite.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Restaurant or Food service Product Knowledge preferred.
• Previous Sales; Business Development and/or Account Management Experience preferably in a distribution operation.

Physical Demands

Lift/carry laptop and product weighing 1-40 lbs., occasionally up to 75 lbs., to and from will‑call, customer locations, etc.

Benefits

• 401k with 6% match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short and long term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee discount
• Employee assistance program
• Vehicle Allowance