What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seafood Sales Representative position at Profish Ltd?
Job Description: In business for over 25 years, a well established DC based fast-paced wholesale seafood company is currently seeking an experienced sales representative in Philadelphia/ Delaware. The primary role of the Seafood Sales Representative is to work with our customers to serve as a trusted partner for the seafood and gourmet provisions. Through an engaged and collaborative style, the sales representative will build meaningful relationships, facilitate the order process and grow their sales portfolio year over year. As a seafood sales representative is it imperative to demonstrate excellent communications skills, the ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with other departments. The ideal candidate is organized, professionals, effective in a fast paced environment, able to manage a large number of accounts, and passionate about customer service.
Additional requirements:
- Consults with account base, obtains orders and establishes new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call/meet with existing and/or potential sales accounts.
- Submits orders by referring to price lists and inventory information
- Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports, weekly work plans and monthly annual sales analysis
- Review weekly sales figures and goals.
- Review and address weekly collection report.
- Manage communication between shipping, operations, accounting, and quality assurance departments.
- Conduct all dealing on behalf of the company with the highest ethical standards and moral integrity.
- Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing products, new products and delivery schedules
- Recommends changes in products, services and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments
- Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, preparing reports, making recommendations to management
- Core activities include: accurate order entry, handling customer inquires, reporting of price changes, and various production and information updates.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing industry publications and establishing personal networks
- Position reports directly to the Sales Manager.
Qualifications:
- All applicants must have a clean MVR (Motor vehicle record)
- Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite
- Minimum of 5 years sales experience, preferable food service.
- College Graduate preferred
- Great verbal and Written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation: Base Pay of $75,000 - $100,000 (based on experience)
- Commission
- Bonus
- Mileage
Benefits: 401k plan, Time off, Health Coverage; Full package
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
Required language:
- English
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $75,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000 - $100,000