Seafood Sales Specialist

Down East Seafood inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacations

Health, Dental and Medical Benefits

Weekly pay

Life Insurance

5% above cost for high quality food

Employee discounts for travel and

401k

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Down East Seafood inc. in New York seeks a passionate Seafood Sales Specialist to promote and sell our seafood products, build relationships with new and existing customers, and hit sales targets.

You will provide expert seafood advice, stay informed on sourcing and sustainability, and contribute to forecasts and market insights while working in a fast-paced team. This role requires strong communication, negotiation skills, and a customer-first mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in sales, preferably in the food industry or seafood sector.
• Strong knowledge of seafood products including fish, shellfish, and crustaceans.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
• Provide expert advice on seafood selection, preparation and sustainability.
• Respond to inquiries, provide product recommendations, and close sales.
• Maintain knowledge of the full range of seafood products, sourcing, seasonal availability and quality standards.
• Stay updated on industry trends, market pricing and competitor offerings.
• Demonstrate selling points like sustainability, freshness and quality to customers.
• Track sales activities and report performance and customer feedback.
• Prepare regular sales forecasts and product sales reports.

Skills

Sales experience

Seafood knowledge

CRM familiarity

Communication skills

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Position Summary: We are seeking a passionate and motivated Seafood Sales Specialist to join our dynamic team. This role is responsible for promoting and selling a variety of seafood products to our customers, building strong relationships with new and existing clients, and achieving sales targets. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of seafood products, excellent communication skills, and a customer-first mindset.

What you'll do

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and repeat business.
• Provide expert advice on seafood selection, preparation, and sustainability to customers.
• Respond to inquiries, provide product recommendations, and close sales efficiently.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the full range of seafood products offered, including sourcing, seasonal availability, quality standards, and culinary applications.
• Stay up to date on industry trends, market pricing, and competitor offerings to effectively position products in the marketplace.
• Demonstrate the unique selling points of products, such as sustainability, freshness, and quality, to customers.
• Track sales activities and progress, reporting to management on performance and customer feedback.
• Prepare regular sales forecasts and reports on product sales, inventory levels, and customer trends.

About you

• Proven experience in sales, preferably in the food industry or seafood sector.
• Strong knowledge of seafood products, including types of fish, shellfish, and crustaceans.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaborate in a team-oriented environment.
• Self-motivated and goal-driven with a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Familiarity with CRM software and basic sales tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• A passion for seafood and sustainability in the food industry is a plus.

The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.. .

Perks & Benefits

• Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays.
• Health, Dental and Medical Benefits.
• Weekly pay.
• Life Insurance.
• 5% above cost for our high-quality food products.
• Employee discounts for travel and events.
• 401k.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Experience: Required
Languages: English - Advanced
Employment: Full-time

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