Sales Specialist

Mr Greens Produce; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Company Phone

Company Laptop

Incentives

401(k) Plan

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a driven Sales Specialist to join their dynamic team in Gainesville. This role involves establishing new accounts and nurturing existing relationships within the Food and Produce sector. The ideal candidate will possess a results-oriented mindset, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for customer service. With a focus on building trust and delivering outstanding service, you will play a key role in driving sales and ensuring customer satisfaction. Join a company that values your contributions and offers a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of B2B sales experience in the Food or Produce industry.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Establish new accounts and manage existing client relationships.
• Submit orders and provide product information to clients.
• Analyze sales reports and recommend product changes.

Skills

Sales Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Time Management

Customer Focus

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

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Looking for Outside Sales Reps in the Gainesville area!

Mr Greens has proudly grown into one of the largest privately-owned produce distributors in Texas and Florida. With deliveries 365 days a year, 7 days a week, and multiple runs per day, Mr Greens has set the gold standard for service. Mr Greens serves a large variety of clients, including restaurants, hotels, country clubs, caterers, grocery stores, and retail outlets.

• Establish new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedules to call on existing or potential sales outlets and other trade factors.
• Focus sales efforts by studying the existing and potential volume of accounts.
• Submit orders by referring to price lists and product literature.
• Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, and product uses.
• Provide product information and practical training to customer personnel.
• Submit activity and results reports such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses.
• Stay up to date on trends by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
• Recommend changes in products, services, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments.
• Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, preparing reports, and making recommendations to the management team.
• Attend and participate in sales and district meetings.
• Communicate and collect accounts receivable as necessary, working with the credit department and client; collect all balances due based on approved credit terms.
• Coordinate with the Transportation department to prepare client delivery windows and troubleshoot order challenges (out-of-stock items, special orders, low inventory, etc.).
• Review and analyze daily and weekly reports such as special-order requests, customer bid files, and sales/gross profit margin data.
• Other duties may be assigned.

To be successful, candidates should demonstrate:

• Results-oriented approach
• Conceptual thinking
• Ability to build trust
• Customer focus
• Effective communication skills

Requirements

• At least 2 years of outside B2B sales experience in the Food and/or Produce Industry.
• High school diploma required.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and time management skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Proficiency in basic PC skills, including Excel and MS Outlook.
• Must pass pre-employment background and drug screening.
• Must reside in the Gainesville area.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Physical Demands & Work Conditions:

The physical demands of this role include driving, sitting, standing, walking, and using hands for computer and phone work. Occasionally, lifting/moving up to 20 pounds is required. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, PTO, holiday pay, company phone/laptop, incentives, bonus, and 401(k).

Mr. Greens is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering applicants without regard to protected characteristics under law.