What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outside Sales/Marketing Advisor position at Evco Wholesale Food Corp?
Outside Sales/Marketing Advisor
EVCO Wholesale Food Corp. has an opportunity for an Outside Sales/Marketing Advisor responsible for the Topeka and Lawrence area. EVCO is a wholesale food distributor, providing high-quality, competitively priced products to a broad customer base consisting of restaurants, schools and healthcare facilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a salaried, working toward full commission, outside sales position responsible for obtaining and maintaining accounts in a given territory.
GENERAL DUTIES:
- Prospect for new accounts and service current accounts.
- Work with District Sales Manager to review periodic territory accomplishments against sales goals, dollar gross profit goals and new account production.
- Promote new products through sampling and demonstration.
- Collection of accounts receivable in line with company credit policy.
- Effectively use Company special sheets, flyers, samples and promotions.
- Regularly prepare and update a target account list.
- Attend district sales meetings as established by DSM and monthly sales meetings in Emporia, KS.
- Cooperate and communicate with other departments and management staff.
- Any other duties assigned by the District Sales Manager
REQUIREMENTS: Successful applicant will have prior marketing and sales experience and/or a background in wholesale food distribution. A drive to succeed and strong work ethic is essential. Applicant must be highly motivated and goal oriented along with being detail oriented and well organized. Excellent communication & presentation skills are required. Applicants must be able to work in all kinds of Kansas weather, sit/stand/walk for long periods of time and lift up to 50lbs. Occasional hours outside 8-5 will be necessary in order to accommodate schedule of some customers. Marketing Advisors must be willing to relocate, if necessary to the territory they are servicing.
EVCO offers competitive salary and benefits.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: On the road