Sanwa Food Group is Hiring a Sales Manager - Sanford Near Sanford, FL
SALES MANAGER
We are looking for a high-performing Sales Manager to help meet our customer acquisition and revenue growth targets by keeping our company competitive and innovative. You will be responsible for maximizing sales potential, crafting sales plans and justifying those plans to the upper management.
To succeed in this role, you should have previous experience in the food service sales industry with a focus on attaining new customers, taking care of our existing customers to generate and increase revenues. You should also be available to work a flexible schedule and perform other duties as requested.
WHY SANWA FOOD GROUP:
Sanwa Famer’s Market, a division of Sanwa Food Group, has been a pillar in the Tampa Community for more than 40 years. Throughout the years we’ve established ourselves as a leader in the food distribution industry. Our array of eclectic grocery, produce and meat selections span the globe, and our customer focus initiatives provide a service that continues to drive our success.
We take pride in creating a diversified culture where our team members can grow and learn to excel in various opportunities within our company.
As a Sanwa team member, you will become part of our dynamic, growing company, servicing both retail and wholesale customers in a fast-paced service-driven environment. We are looking for truly exceptional individuals to continue the Sanwa tradition of excellence. Come grow with us!
MAIN JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Achieve growth and hit sales targets by successfully by implementing sales strategies required in maximizing returns.
Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands company’s customer base and ensure a strong market presence.
Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships, maintain good working relationships with customers to encourage regular patronage and future business deals.
Research to identify ways to increase customer base, conducting analysis to evaluate current client base and identifying changes/trends.
Present sales, revenue and expenses reports and realistic forecasts to the management team.
Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status.
Prepare and distribute promotional and advertisement materials to create awareness for Sanwa Food Group products/services.
Organize on and off-site client entertainment to increase awareness of our products.
Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct at all times when dealing with clients, guests etc.
Submit weekly Sales & Marketing activity reports to the COO.
Negotiating contracts/pricing with clients and ensuring terms are met by both parties
Planning and directing the hiring and training of new Sales Representatives
Overseeing and directing performance of the sales team
Setting sales quotas and goals
Defining and executing territory sales plans
YOU'LL ALSO NEED TO BE ABLE TO:
Lift to 50 pounds
Stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during shifts
Adhere to strict safety, quality, and service standards
Ability to handle stressful situations
Effective communication skills
Strong business sense and industry expertise
2 plus years’ experience in sales role| 2 plus years’ experience in retail, food service & customer service
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Must have High School Diploma or its equivalent.
Associate or Bachelor's degree in sales desirable.
Must have at least two years or prior experience in food service industry.
Must have the ability to communicate effectively with staff and clients.
Must have an outgoing, enthusiastic personality.
Must have professional business attitude and appearance.