Outside Sales Associate
Company: Fortune Fish & Gourmet
Location: Bensenville
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary of Position:The Outside Sales Representative serves as a
member of the Fortune Fish & Gourmet's sales team by building
strong and mutually profitable relationships with customers. The
incumbent's key responsibility is to drive sales activity by
providing outstanding service and solving problems for customers.
This is achieved by working effectively with all stakeholders to
ensure that Fortune's customers are receiving the highest level of
support to facilitate their success.DescriptionExecute the sales
process by implementing the following key steps; develop product
knowledge, prospect, and approach potential new clients, access
their needs, present product info and continuously follow-up.
Investigate and resolve customer questions with a high sense of
urgency.Conduct marketing research and compile prospective customer
lists utilizing; personal networks, social media (LinkedIn,
Facebook, etc.), business directories, industry ads, trade shows,
company websites, and other sources.File appropriate paperwork with
accounting for credit termsFacilitate product delivery to Fortune's
customers based on the company's production and delivery
schedules.Collaborate with Purchasing and Operations to ensure
inventory levels meet customer demand.Work to quote strategic
pricing with guidance from VP of sales and other senior sales
staff. Minimum Requirements:Experience: Minimum of 2 years outside
sales experience selling perishable food products - seafood
experience highly preferred. Past experience as a Chef highly
desired.
Education: Culinary certification and/or degree preferred, but not
required.Communications: Have highly developed English verbal
communication skills. Spanish is a plus. Personal Attributes: Be
highly motivated, personable and exhibit a history of successfully
working in a high paced environment. Must be a self-starter and
quick study to learn Fortune's products and operations rapidly.Any
combination of the above criteria will also be considered.Fortune
Fish & Gourmet is an equal opportunity employer.
Keywords: Fortune Fish & Gourmet, Lombard , Outside Sales Associate, Sales , Bensenville, Illinois
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