Strategic Seafood Sales Consultant

Fortune Fish & Gourmet; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortune Fish & Gourmet is seeking a Sales Consultant to cultivate new business and expand key accounts in the perishable foods arena. You will collaborate with chefs, restaurateurs, and retailers, promoting premium seafood and related products while staying ahead of market trends.

You will work closely with Product and Operations teams to ensure accurate inventories, timely deliveries, and customer satisfaction, building long-term partnerships through strategic selling and professional service.

Qualifications

• 2+ years outside sales experience in perishable food products; seafood experience preferred.
• 2–5 years professional sales in the foodservice industry, or 5–7 years in chef/restaurant management.
• Advanced English verbal communication; ability to quickly learn company products, systems, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate new business opportunities through networking, consultative sales approaches, and understanding customer needs.
• Manage and expand existing accounts by building trust and providing customized product solutions.
• Collaborate with chefs, restaurant owners, and stakeholders to exceed their expectations and goals.
• Represent and promote premium seafood, humanely raised meat, poultry, game, and gourmet products; stay abreast of trends to provide informed recommendations.
• Partner with Product, Category, Purchasing and Operations teams to align inventory with demands and ensure timely deliveries.
• Coordinate with Accounting to establish credit terms and ensure documentation is filed.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to meet targets; organize daily activities for timely follow-ups and issue resolution.
• Prepare proposals, maintain sales records, and report progress against goals.
• Utilize CRM systems, social media platforms, and trade directories to identify prospects.

Skills

Outside sales

Seafood knowledge

Customer relationships

MS Office

Social media

Presentation skills

English language

Education

Degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or 3+ years industry experience

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Fortune Fish & Gourmet is seeking a Sales Consultant to cultivate new business and expand key accounts in the perishable foods arena. You will collaborate with chefs, restaurateurs, and retailers, promoting premium seafood and related products while staying ahead of market trends.

You will work closely with Product and Operations teams to ensure accurate inventories, timely deliveries, and customer satisfaction, building long-term partnerships through strategic selling and professional service.