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Outside Sales - Customer Account Representative

A&B Distributors
Knoxville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/17/2026
Benefits/Perks

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Paid Time Off
  • Career Growth Opportunities


Job Summary

A&B Distributors is a local wholesale food distributor. We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic Outside Sales Representative to join our team. In this role, you will generate leads, attract new clients, and close deals. Your responsibilities will include creating and submitting customer bids, building rapport with new and existing customers within your territory, evaluating their needs, and negotiating successful deals for continuous business. The ideal candidate has an outgoing personality, exceptional customer service and negotiation skills, and a strong desire to close deals.

Responsibilities

  • Develop rapport and build relationships with existing and potential customers
  • Travel to appointments and meetings with potential and existing customers within your territory
  • Meet or exceed designated sales targets
  • Create and implement an effective sales strategy
  • Document all leads, sales, and customer interactions in customer relationship management (CRM) program
  • Use best practices in negotiation and sales techniques to close sales


Qualifications

  • High school diploma/GED required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Previous experience in outside sales to restaurants
  • Excellent negotiation and customer service skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • A positive attitude and ability to be persistent

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