SALES REPRESENTATIVE

 SALES REPRESENTATIVE



OUTSIDE FOOD SERVICE SALES

 

 

JAMAC is a fast growing food distribution company. We are based conveniently just outside NYC in the city of Jersey City.  Because of our great working environment, competitive pay, generous commission and full benefits many of our employees commute from surrounding areas to sell to accounts in the food service industry within a seventy-five mile radius of NYC.

 

We embrace diversity and encourage people of all backgrounds to submit a resume.

 

The following backgrounds have had great success as a sales professionals:

 Restaurant ManagersChefsSales People with 2+ years of experienceFormer Restaurant Owners

 

Salary commensurate with experience, PLUS a lucrative commission program combine to offer the ability to earn a six figure compensation. Also offered: 401k plan, health insurance program, and more.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 Outside sales position with defined territory responsibility.Sales Representatives are expected to perform as a relationship manager and take a consultative approach to selling by proposing new ideas to exceed customer expectations.Sales Representatives develop and penetrate each of their accounts by selling the full mix of JAMAC product categories through presentation of new products, ideas, sales tools, and services.Cold calling accounts and opening new businessSales Representatives are expected to also function as a problem solver and troubleshooter along with assisting their customers in increasing their profitability.Sales Representatives will research and share industry and market information, encourage client participation in food shows, introduce customers to company product specialists, and follow through on customer requests for information and samples.This position requires varied work hours such as some evening and weekend work for customer calls.

REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS:

 High school education or equivalent education is required, with two or more years of college preferred.Must be proficient with MS Outlook, Word and Excel.Prior background in food service sales or restaurant management experience, of one (1) or more years is REQUIREDDimensions required include: a good working knowledge of business math, excellent communication and decision-making skills, coaching, planning and follow up, managing work, persuasiveness, and a professional demeanor.

Physical Requirements:

Must be physically able to call on customer accounts, safely lift products and equipment of up to 50 lbs. in weight, manually from the seat or trunk of a vehicle, and hand carry them into customer locations. This may involve the climbing of stairs or ramps, and may be required in all types of weather conditions.

 

Other Requirements:

Must provide reliable personal vehicle and maintain a valid state driver’s license and auto liability insurance limits of at least 100/300/50.

 

Please forward resumes to: joel@jamac.net