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Sales Representative

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Description

A food broker with 40 years based in Southern California is looking for an aspiring sales professional/merchandiser to assume the role targeting fresh sales and merchandising to supermarkets, primarily in the service bakery and deli. We are looking for a highly motivated individual wanting to build their career by helping us meet our customer acquisition and revenue growth targets by keeping our company competitive and innovative. You will be responsible for maximizing our sales team's potential, crafting sales plans and justifying those to plans to the upper management. A passion for food (a foodie) is expected.

Responsibilities

Achieve growth and hit sales targets
Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands the company’s customer base and ensure its strong presence
Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs
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
Report positive and negative hapenings in local retail markets

This individual will have the benefit of working with an exceptional team of seasoned professionals. The ability to balance the demands of managing multiple product lines and customers is a must. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter and able to work individually or with a team.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all to apply.

Requirements

Must be based in Western Washington area
Ability to build strong client relationships to maintain existing business, as well as acquire new customers
Collaboration with principal contacts to identify and grow opportunities
Proficiency in Microsoft programs - Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Negotiation and presentation abilities
Committed to continuous education through workshops, seminars, and conferences
Demonstrate ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization

Average salary estimate

$60000 / YEARLY (est.)

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What You Should Know About Sales Representative, Le Grand Marketing

Are you an aspiring sales professional looking for a vibrant opportunity to make your mark? Join our team at a well-established food broker, driven by 40 years of excellence in Southern California, as a Sales Representative in Seattle, Washington! This role is perfect for individuals who have a passion for food and a desire to thrive in a dynamic sales environment. You’ll have the exciting responsibility of targeting fresh sales and merchandising primarily within supermarkets, focusing on the service bakery and deli sectors. We need someone highly motivated who can help us meet our customer acquisition and revenue growth targets while keeping our company competitive and innovative. As part of a skilled team, you’ll develop strategic business plans to expand our customer base and ensure our strong market presence. Your efforts in building lasting customer relationships and understanding their needs will be key to your success! If you're adept at crafting sales plans, presenting forecasts to management, and keen on identifying market trends, we want to hear from you! You’ll need to be a self-starter, comfortable with juggling multiple product lines and customer relationships. If you are based in Western Washington and ready to join a welcoming environment that values continuous development, consider applying for this exciting opportunity today!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Sales Representative Role at Le Grand Marketing

What are the primary responsibilities of a Sales Representative at our food broker?

As a Sales Representative at our food broker, your main responsibilities will include achieving sales targets, designing and implementing strategic business plans that expand our customer base, and building strong customer relationships. You will also present sales reports and forecasts to the management team and identify market opportunities while staying updated on competition and product status.