SEAFOOD SALES ASSOCIATE
- Local seafood wholesaler looking for strong seafood Sales account manager. Strong understanding of hospitality, area restaurants and hotels and food knowledge is a minimum requirement for this position. Sales experience is required-food sales best.
- The person filling this position will work with the top restaurants and chefs on a daily basis and must be familiar with chefs’ expectations and requirements. This position requires complete dedication and offers rewarding relationships. You must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, creative, and tenacious with solid communication skills. The role includes a portfolio of existing accounts with main focus on opening new accounts.
- Strong computer, organization, and customer service skills are required. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, growth-focused culture, an opportunity for continuous advancement within the organization and a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Summary of essential job functions: Functions include, but not limited to the following:
- Efficient communication with current customers.
- Research customer business needs and developing a mix of products and services to meet these needs.
- Negotiate with significant customers establishing pricing and service guidelines in conjunction with sales and operations objectives.
- Strong commitment needed to become an expert in the company’s products and industry.
- Effectively and efficiently work with sales management and other sales personnel.
Minimum Requirements:
Must be detailed oriented, self-motivated, and enthusiastic.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook), ERP systems.
- Must have great communication skills in order to develop working relationship with clients and upsell opportunities.
- Negotiate with significant customers establishing pricing and service guidelines in conjunction with sales manager and operations.
- Must be detail-oriented and able to enter orders quickly and with accuracy
- Must understand basic inventory and able to multi-task and work under pressure.
- Some field visits can happen throughout year
We offer a competitive benefits package including health, 401k, and Paid Time Off (PTO). Starting Salary is base plus opportunity for commission on new growth and new accounts garnered.
Minimum Requirements: Must have a 4-year degree or equivalent Minimum of 3 years of experience in sales, retail, and/or food service operations, distribution/wholesale management.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook). Great communication skills. Must be able to multi-task. The ability to work under pressure.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $55,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Tampa, FL 33606 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Tampa, FL 33606: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
