SEAFOOD SALES ASSOCIATE- SARASOTA AREA

• Local seafood wholesaler looking for strong seafood Sales from industry. Strong food knowledge and experience with all levels of restaurants and/or hotels is a minimum requirement for this position. Sales experience is not required but helps, extensive training and on-going support is provided.
• The person filling this position will work with the top restaurants and chefs on a daily basis and must be familiar with chefs’ expectations and requirements. This position requires complete dedication and offers rewarding relationships. You must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, creative, and tenacious with solid communication skills. The role includes a portfolio of existing accounts but allows the person to focus on opening new accounts within their territory.
• Strong computer, organization, and customer service skills are required. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, growth-focused culture, an opportunity for continuous advancement within the organization and a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Summary of essential job functions: Functions include, but not limited to the following:

• Efficient communication with current customers.
• Research customer business needs and developing a mix of products and services to meet these needs.
• Negotiate with significant customers establishing pricing and service guidelines in conjunction with sales and operations objectives.
• Strong commitment needed to become an expert in the company’s products and industry.
• Effectively and efficiently work with sales management and other sales personnel.

Minimum Requirements:
Must be detailed oriented, self-motivated, and enthusiastic.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook), ERP systems.
• Must have great communication skills in order to conduct presentations.
• Must be able to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Some travel required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

We offer a competitive benefits package including health, 401k, and Paid Time Off (PTO). Starting Salary is base plus inherited house accounts to grow with goal of full commission on growth. Enormous opportunity.

• Make deliveries when needed.
• Participate in company activates, (i.e. sales meetings, food shows, dinners)
• Negotiate with significant customers establishing pricing and service guidelines in conjunction with sales manager and operations.
• Develop specific plans to ensure revenue growth in all company product lines.

Minimum Requirements: Must have a 4-year degree Minimum of 3 years of experience in sales, retail, and/or food service operations, distribution/wholesale management.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook). Great communication skills. Must be able to multi-task. The ability to work under pressure.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Been computer literate and active for 5 years.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• sales: 3 years (Preferred)
• hospitality: 1 year (Preferred)
• computer: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person