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About The Position
FoodPRO is a trusted wholesale restaurant supplier and food-service distributor of fresh cut steaks, fish, and produce, as well as non-perishable groceries and food service supplies. FoodPRO has served a loyal clientele for over 80 years throughout Maryland, Northern Virginia, D.C., and Pennsylvania. We are looking for enthusiastic Food Service Sales Consultant in PA -Gettysburg, Hanover area to help grow our business. These are exciting times here at FoodPRO and we are confident that this opportunity will provide a strong career path.
Requirements
- Experience working in kitchens and restaurants is a must (FOH or BOH)
- Must be passionate about food
- Must have a working knowledge of food preparation and the restaurant industry
- Must be self-motivated, dedicated, focused and outgoing
- Basic computer skills required
- Valid driver’s license required
- Must live in the York/Lancaster area
Responsibilities
- Develop new accounts, further develop existing accounts and minimize business erosion to achieve profitable sales growth and goals within assigned territory
- Prospect and cold call on independent restaurants within assigned territory
- Develop and maintain product diversity within accounts by building rapport and ensuring customer satisfaction and confidence with the FoodPRO team
- Research customer business needs and develop a mix of products and services to meet needs
- Stay up to date on industry trends and recommend products to customers, based on business needs and goals
- Be informed of market conditions, product innovations and best practices to review with customers as part of value-added services provided
- Project a positive image when representing FoodPRO to customers
- Prepare and conduct business reviews with key accounts
- Drive personal vehicle to customer accounts, company meetings, special functions, etc.
- Attend and participate in general sales meetings held monthly
- Communicate and collect accounts receivable as necessary, working with the credit department and customer; collect balances due based of approved credit terms