What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales and Marketing Representative position at Dutch Valley Food Distributors Inc.?
About the Role
The Business Development Specialist will be responsible for selling Dutch Valley Foods products to a diverse customer base, including Independent Supermarkets, Country Stores, and Bulk Food Stores.
Key Responsibilities:
- Sell a wide range of products, including bulk food items, delicatessen/refrigerated/frozen items, and manufactured goods
- Conduct sales calls to establish relationships with influential decision-makers and uncover new business opportunities
- Maintain a strong focus on new business development to drive long-term growth
- Use a consultative selling approach to forge lasting relationships and increase customer loyalty
- Optimize store visits and customer interactions to boost sales and profits
- Provide merchandising solutions to customers to improve turnover and overall profitability
Requirements
- College degree preferred or 3 years of retail experience required
- Minimum 2 years of B2B experience in the food, grocery, deli, retail, or sales industry
- Strong cold calling skills, listening, written, and verbal communication skills
- Experience with CRM software and MS Office/Outlook preferred
- Superior time management skills, flexibility, and willingness to travel frequently (up to 60% of the time)
- Safe driving record
