Territory Meat Sales Specialist

Jobtome; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Specialty Meat Group (SSMG) is seeking a results-driven sales professional to execute a comprehensive sales plan within the assigned territory. You will promote, sell, and secure orders from existing and prospective customers by building strong relationships and understanding customer needs.

The role requires in-person visits, timely order processing, and collaboration with inside sales to maximize sales and gross profit.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Preferred: 4-year degree in culinary arts, business, marketing, agriculture/animal science or related studies.
• Minimum 2 years in food service and/or sales preferred.
• Deep knowledge of meat and seafood with culinary background is advantageous.
• Proficient with MS Outlook and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish, develop and maintain business relationships with current and prospective customers in the assigned territory to generate new business for Sysco Specialty Meat Group's products and services.
• Make in-person visits and presentations to existing and prospective customers.
• Take customer orders with SSMG goals in mind: sales and GP/Stop maximization.
• Coordinate communication between customers and inside sales to input orders.
• Respond quickly to customer problems and needs.
• Review daily stock levels, shortages and transport issues and implement rapid solutions.
• Analyze weekly sales and margin reports for improvement opportunities.
• Keep informed on product applications, market conditions and competitors.

Skills

Meat and seafood knowledge

Consultative selling

Self-motivation / time management

Customer relations

MS Outlook / basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma

4-year degree (culinary arts, business, marketing, agriculture/animal science)

Tools

MS Outlook

Job description

Sysco Specialty Meat Group (SSMG) is seeking a results-driven sales professional to execute a comprehensive sales plan within the assigned territory. You will promote, sell, and secure orders from existing and prospective customers by building strong relationships and understanding customer needs.

The role requires in-person visits, timely order processing, and collaboration with inside sales to maximize sales and gross profit.