What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales-wholesale bakery position at Sun Valley Foods Company?
Company Overview
Sun Valley Foods is a family-owned institutional food service distributor with a rich history dating back to 1953. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service, reliable and consistent delivery, and developing innovative business tools to support thousands of food service clients.
Job Summary
We are on the lookout for a proactive and energetic Sales-Wholesale Bakery Specialist to join our dynamic sales team. In this role, you'll be responsible for expanding our wholesale bakery product reach, building strong client relationships, and driving sales growth. The ideal candidate is passionate about bakery products, skilled in business development, and eager to thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop new business opportunities through warm calling, networking, and industry outreach to expand our wholesale bakery customer base.
- Manage existing client accounts by providing excellent service, understanding their needs, and offering tailored bakery product solutions.
- Negotiate deals effectively to close sales while ensuring mutual benefit for clients and the company.
- Utilize CRM systems like Salesforce to track sales activities, manage customer information, and analyze sales data for strategic planning.
- Collaborate with marketing teams to promote bakery products through targeted campaigns and promotional activities.
- Maintain thorough knowledge of bakery product offerings, industry trends, and competitors to stay ahead in the market.
- Meet or exceed sales goals by actively managing the sales pipeline and closing enterprise-level deals within a corporate sales environment.
Experience
- Proven experience in B2B sales, preferably within the foodservice or bakery industry.
- Strong negotiation skills with a track record of closing deals successfully.
- Familiarity with sales management systems such as Salesforce and CRM tools for managing customer relationships effectively.
- Demonstrated ability in business development, account management, and client communication.
- Experience in technical or software sales is advantageous but not mandatory.
- Excellent communication skills combined with analysis skills to identify client needs and craft compelling solutions.
- Leadership qualities that support team collaboration and help achieve collective sales objectives.
Join us as a Sales-Wholesale Bakery Specialist where your expertise will help shape our growth trajectory while providing valuable bakery solutions to our clients worldwide!
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000