We are a family-owned business in food distribution that strives to fill our customers’ needs while maintaining excellent relationships with all shippers, associates, and customers. We are a company that originated over 85 years ago. We distribute fresh fruits and vegetables over a 500-mile radius. During that time, our company has built an excellent reputation for quality, service and dependability.
The Sales Representative will be responsible for marketing Class Produce Group products to new customers obtained by the salesperson and existing customers assigned by management. In addition, the salesperson will provide superior customer service to both his/her customers as well as other Class Produce Group customers
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Secures new accounts by spending time in the field, obtaining initial and repeat orders, utilizing excellent time management skills relative to planning and organizing daily and weekly work schedules to call on existing or potential customers
- Submits orders taken in person or by fax, phone and email to order entry. Double check accuracy of orders and follows up with customers to ensure customer delight.
- Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual customer and competitive analysis.
- Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products and merchandising techniques, etc.
- Become a partner with each customer and work together with them to grow their business using a consultative approach.
- Recommend changes in products, service and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments
- Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, preparing reports, making recommendations to management
BENEFITS:
- Medical, Vision, Dental insurance and many more voluntary coverage options
- Company paid Disability, Life and Identity Theft insurance.
- FMLA, 401K, Matching and Profit Sharing (when eligible), FSA and HSA options
- Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays
- And much more!
COMPENSATION: $50,000 to $70,000 + Commission
SCHEDULE: TBD + Fully Remote Position
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: College degree is preferred, but not required, MS Office skills required, Knowledge of Prophet is a plus.
TRAINING, SKILLS, LICENSES:
- Prior produce sales required.
- Three (3) or more years of produce sales.
- Customer Service skills.
- Meeting Sales Goals.
- Closing Skills.
- Negotiation skills.
- Presentation Skills.
- Territory Management.
- Prospecting Skills.
WORKING CONDITIONS: This position is located in an office environment with moderate to low noise levels and is typically sedentary. Daily use of a computer and phone system is necessary as well as interaction with staff, candidates and vendors.
EOE/Vet/Disabled
Our company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law.
This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination.
