Sales

Who are we –

Founded in Connecticut in 1920, Restaurant City is a family owned and operated wholesale distributor with over 100 years of experience servicing the foodservice & hospitality industries.  We sell all the commercial equipment and supplies needed to open a restaurant or commercial kitchen space of any type or size.  We have some of the largest showrooms on the East Coast filled with products IN-STOCK and on full display to maximize the customer experience.  Whether you are a restaurateur looking to open a new location, food truck, or cafeteria for a hospital, school, or business, we are geared up to help!  Open to the public, no membership required to shop with us.

What we are looking for –

We are looking for a sales associate to help work with customers in our showroom. 

• Previous experience in the restaurant or foodservice industry is a plus   

• Previous sales/retail experience helpful but not required

• Bi-lingual speaking English and Spanish is a plus

Our sales associates work together with the rest of our team to help customers find the right supplies and equipment for their needs and see them through the sales process.  Ideal candidates should be personable, enthusiastic, and able to work independently or to support other team members as needed.

Why Choose Restaurant City –

We offer on the job training and hands on experience with our products to ensure your success!  Our Team has decades of combined experience to share and support your growth while you learn our business and develop relationships with customers.  We also utilize a web-based training program to prime you on various equipment types, do in-store product demos, and hold meetings with factory sales reps to help bolster your skills.  We are looking to add someone interested in starting or continuing a career in the foodservice industry long-term, who can grow along with our company.  In addition to steady employment in a comfortable work environment, we offer benefits such as Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and Health Insurance.

Responsibilities

• Greet all customers that walk in and assist them with identification of product needs and locating merchandise

• Familiarize yourself with products and services we offer to help customers find the RIGHT equipment & supplies to suit their needs

• Build relationships with current store customers (“walk-in business”)

• Seek out prospective customers and follow up on leads

• Utilize your existing network to drive business into our stores

• Develop strategic relationships with other businesses in our industry (restaurant associations, service companies, manufacturer reps, consultants, designers etc)

• Look up product availability and pricing in our computer system

• Answer incoming sales calls

• Prepare quote for customers on both individual pieces of equipment and packages (experience with AutoQuotes is a plus)

• Enter sales orders & arrange for delivery if needed

• Process payments and follow all administrative and accounting procedures

• Checkout customers at our retail counter

• Maintain showroom organization by procedures set forth by management

• Works with office staff to check and maintain open orders, return merchandise statuses and purchase orders

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Minimum of 5 years sales or restaurant related experience

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

• Excellent customer service skills

• Self-starter

• Strong communication skills for the purpose of explaining product information to customers

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, markups, and percentages

Benefits

• Paid Time Off 

• Paid Holidays

• Health Insurance after 60 days of service

• 401K with employer match

Location and Hours

• Waterbury, Connecticut

• Hours are Monday - Friday 8AM- 5PM, Saturdays 9AM-1PM