Food Distribution Sales Representative

Euro USA has been a wholesaler and distributor of specialty foods and seafood for over 35 years and is known for providing high-quality food and customer service. We are searching for a retail and food service sales representative who has a passion for food and an entrepreneurial flair. Experience in the food distribution industry is required. The individual must reside in the Greater Columbus area.Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.Position SummaryThe Sales Representative is responsible for establishing and maintaining long-term customer relationships by developing business and providing outstanding customer service in an assigned territory, as well as reinforcing sales management practices to enhance all levels of sales and profit.Duties and ResponsibilitiesGather and analyze market intelligence to determine potential sales of our specialty foods and provide information as needed to supervisorEstablish and plan the expansion of our client base in assigned territory based on analysis and understanding of customer demographics, preferences, and needsDetermine customer needs and provide solutionsConduct product demonstrations that support identified needs and solutionsPrepare and deliver sales proposals, maintain customer prices, provide contract updates, miscellaneous administrative needs that customer requestConsistently meet sales goals, providing VP of Sales weekly sales activities and sales goal progressMonitor customers' receivables and follow-up with past due accounts to ensure they do not get past 60 daysPromote Company capabilities, marketing promotions and programs to customersAttend all sales meetingsRespond promptly to emails with customers and other associates in professional mannerDaily knowledge of seafood/meat inventory and availability and contact customers as needed to provide updates.Review out of stocks daily and contract customers to offer substitutes and offer solutionsReview buyer Specialty product updates as needed and provide solutions to customersContinually educate yourself on products, product applications and portfolioFoodservice- review menus and identify additional products to offer customersRetail- introduce new items, provide promotions and walk stores it identify additional items to offer customers.Additional responsibilities may be assigned specific to work locations or line of businessPhysical Working ConditionsTravel as required to fulfill the duties listed above or as required by the CompanyStandard office environmentJob site environments may include standard restaurant and retail surroundingsExcellent communication skills, including written, interpersonal and listeningCapable of analyzing issues and developing solutionsAbility to be creative and innovativeExcellent judgment and decision-making abilityOrganizational xijylhu and time management skillsAbility to retain product and process knowledgeAbility to lead by exampleConfidence and professionalism in representing the CompanyWillingness to be a team playerValid driver's license and proof of insurabilityExperience in the food distribution industry with a proven track record of prospecting and attaining new businessBenefitsMedicalDentalVisionBasic Life/AD&D InsuranceVoluntary Life InsuranceSupplemental Accident, Cancer, Short-term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance401k Retirement Plan with Company MatchFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Health Savings Account (HSA)Salary: Base plus commissionEuro USA is an Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerCompensation details: 6 Yearly SalaryPI329b5c8edfed-31181-40250155

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