FreshPoint, Inc. · 8 hours ago
Inside Sales Represenative
FreshPoint, Inc. is seeking an Inside Sales Representative to maintain and increase market share by satisfying customer needs and meeting departmental objectives. The role involves coordinating customer service across departments and developing strong relationships with customers while managing daily tasks related to order processing and sales.
Food Processing
Responsibilities
Identify customer and department needs and satisfy them effectively
Maintain and develop assigned customer base
Working knowledge of all products and categories to drive penetration of existing accounts
Cross-train and foster solid working relationships within department and with other departments
Input orders into computer system
Via telephone and other media, sell all major product categories through the presentation of new products, services, ideas, uses, and applications to meet all established sales and profit objectives
Responsible for creating and maintaining necessary company and customer files
Responsible for managing daily tasks and reports related to order processing, shipments, deliveries, customer needs, and others as assigned
Support company sales and gross profit projections and goals as needed
Adhere to operational procedures
Attend meetings as scheduled
Work with sales team
Advance education and knowledge of products, company, and industry through assigned and self-directed internal courses, meetings, and other resources
Attends department sales meetings, as scheduled, and participates in other activities as requested
Working different days, hours and overtime may be needed occasionally
Adhere to all applicable GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), personal hygiene, and SQF (Safe Quality Food) policies and procedures
Perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
One (1) year minimum experience in sales and/or customer service position preferred
Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Strong numeric and alpha-numeric data entry skills
Proven ability to communicate effectively in a positive manner both verbally and in writing
Attention to detail, accuracy, effectiveness, and efficiency
Pursues knowledge, education, training, and development opportunities
Shares expertise with others
Customer service to internal and external customers
Solicits internal and external customer feedback to improve service and processes
Responds to requests for service and assistance
Maintains confidentiality
Participates in meetings, presentations, and demonstrations
Ability to read, comprehend, and analyze written information including, but not limited to general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Communicates clearly and effectively through written, spoken, and other media
Attention to detail, accuracy, effectiveness, and efficiency in all activities and actions
Contributes to building a positive team spirit
Follows policies and procedures
Supports the organization's goals and values
Uses time efficiently, prioritizes and plans work activities
Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position
Adheres to safety and security procedures
Reliable and timely attendance
Follows instructions and management direction
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of sales techniques, marketing principles, products, company, industry, and other related areas
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions in one-on-one and small group situations with associates, managers, representatives, and others
Ability to perform required mathematical tasks related to money, profitability, weight, measurement, volume, distance, and other related areas
Ability to assess situations and problem solve with and/or without direction and instruction
The physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
Regularly Required To: Sit for extended periods, Perform repetitive movement and use of fingers, hands, wrists, and arms to type, handle, feel, and reach, Talk, Hear
Occasionally Required To: Stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl, Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Preferred
Specialty food, specialty business, and/or culinary experience preferred
Company
FreshPoint, Inc.
FreshPoint is North America’s largest exclusively owned produce distributor.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2000-01-07Acquired
1999-01-01Private Equity
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