Seafood Sales Specialist: Fresh, Sustainable Sourcing

Mikehudsondist; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacations

Health, Dental and Medical Benefits

Weekly pay

Life Insurance

401k

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Mikehudsondist is looking for a Seafood Sales Specialist located in New York, NY. This role involves promoting and selling seafood products while building strong relationships with customers.

The ideal candidate should have a strong knowledge of seafood, proven sales experience, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include paid vacations, health benefits, and an employee stock purchase plan.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales, preferably in the food industry or seafood sector.
• Strong knowledge of seafood products, including types of fish, shellfish, and crustaceans.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
• Provide expert advice on seafood selection, preparation, and sustainability.
• Respond to inquiries, provide product recommendations, and close sales.

Skills

Sales experience

Knowledge of seafood products

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Customer satisfaction focus

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.