What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Associate position at JAC Recruitment?
Position Summary
A growing company in the food distribution industry is seeking a Sales Associate to manage and expand customer relationships within an assigned territory. This role combines field-based client engagement with strategic account development, offering opportunities to directly influence sales growth.
Responsibilities
LOCATION Honolulu, HI
Benefits
A growing company in the food distribution industry is seeking a Sales Associate to manage and expand customer relationships within an assigned territory. This role combines field-based client engagement with strategic account development, offering opportunities to directly influence sales growth.
Responsibilities
- Visit existing and potential customers to provide product information, support, and maintain strong business relationships
- Develop and expand customer networks to maximize sales opportunities
- Execute sales plans, pricing adjustments, and promotional activities as directed by management
- Communicate customer needs and market feedback to internal teams to support product and business planning
- Collaborate with operations, logistics, and accounting teams to ensure smooth order fulfilment and receivables management
- Submit sales activity reports and participate in quarterly inventory counts
- Perform additional sales duties as assigned
- High school diploma or GED required
- 1–2 years of sales experience (food industry experience preferred)
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients and internal teams
- Basic computer skills; proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work independently
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to customer sites
- Positive, outgoing, and professional demeaner
LOCATION Honolulu, HI
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life & accident, and pet insurance
- 401(k) with company matching
- 19 days of paid time off
- Wellness program and EAP assistance and much more!
Salary : $45,200 - $57,000