Sales Representative

JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for all sales activities in assigned accounts or regions. While supporting all areas of the business with technical assistance, problem solving and business growth.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Safety Follow all company safety policies and procedures. Report unsafe conditions to manager Report injury, and/ or illness immediately to manager.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for managing assigned accounts within the designated region. Present and sell company products and service current and potential clients. Identify and investigate growth opportunities for the company with our customers. Initiates and coordinates development of action plans to penetrate new markets. Maintains sales materials and current product knowledge including ingredients.

Provides technical support for customers; internally and externally (beyond the assigned accounts – when needed). Controls expenses to meet budget guidelines. Establish and maintain current client and potential client relationships. Identify and resolve client concerns. Coordinate with company staff to accomplish the work required to close sales.

Develop and implement special sales activities to reduce stock. Maintains accurate records of all pricing, sales and activities report. Manage account services through quality checks and other follow-up. Communicate new product and service opportunities, special developments, information or feedback gathered through field activity to appropriate company staff.

Supports Sales-Team in efforts to grow business and meet annual budget objectives. Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

(The following qualifications can be acquired and demonstrated through experience, education and/or vocational training as noted or as appropriate.) Bachelor’s degree in food science preferred. Three (3) to five (5) plus years’ experience on-the-job experience preferred. Requires possession of a valid state driver’s license.

50-75% of travel may require overnight travel, weekend and/or evening work. Domestic and International travel