Promotes and sells company products through direct contact with assigned customer accounts.
Schedules sales calls and submits reports of sales activities.
Identifies prospective customers and compiles information on competitive products.
Works with customers to provide proper forecasting during menu planning for the school year including key events such as school wind down, summer feeding, and opening orders.
Maintain existing accounts through personal visits and follow-up on a systematic basis.
Some Travel required.
Maintain daily communication with operational and purchasing personnel to ensure optimum service to accounts.
Review all accounts to ensure program compliance, develop unique sales approach, identify needs, and expand sales.
Achieve customer satisfaction through constant communication.
Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing preferred.
A minimum of three years of sales support, sales, customer service or business experience required (foodservice industry or related preferred).
Contract Management experience in K12 / Hospitality / Healthcare preferred.
Experience using quantitative & qualitative research data will be helpful.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as customer service and presentation abilities.
Demonstrated problem solving ability and negotiation skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel required.