Sales Manager - Spanish Speaking Preferred

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Foster customer relationships in a team-based selling model
• Manage deliveries and troubleshoot any order process problems
• Communicate and collect accounts receivable as necessary
• Develop new business and identify prospective customers
• Stay informed about market conditions, product innovations, and competitors
• Drive to customers and prospects to ensure product delivery

SUPERVISION
No direct reports

RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: District Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager, VP of Local Sales, Accounting/Credit Department, Merchandising and Marketing, Operations, and Customer Contact
External: Customers, vendors, prospective customers

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Frequently outside the office environment working in the field visiting customers in variable weather and temperature conditions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ year of sales experience preferred
• Foodservice industry/culinary/restaurant management/hospitality experience preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation abilities
• Ability to build internal and external relationships and cold call to develop new business
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
• Competitive spirit and results-driven mentality
• Problem-solving ability, organization, and negotiation skills
• Team player mentality to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficient computer skills; Microsoft Office products - Experience using Customer relationship management tools preferred (i.e., Salesforce)

EDUCATION
HS Diploma or equivalent

LICENSES
Valid driver's license required and motor vehicle record must be in good standing

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
N/A

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Must be able to perform the following physical activities for the described length of time
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