Native Maine Produce & Specialty Foods · 1 week ago
Field Sales Representative
Westbrook, Westbrook, ME, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expNative Maine Produce & Specialty Foods is a leading New England wholesale food distributor committed to connecting customers with high-quality produce and specialty products. The Area Sales Representative will maintain customer partnerships, achieve sales goals, and provide exceptional service while managing a large portfolio of accounts.
Food and BeverageRetailSales
Responsibilities
Be the face of Native Maine. Be “the local” our customers know and trust
Be the salesperson, the trouble shooter, and the answer for customer needs
Train customers to enter orders into our industry software online
Attain sales budgets as assigned on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis
Get customer “touches in person and via telephone.” Recommend promotional products and new products to grow your customers
Understand your Audience: Develop and maintain pricing structures that make sense for our business
Own your Market area! Know the competition and design strategies to win
Recommend service improvements, by being an expert in your area
Selling quality food to existing and new accounts within your territory
Provide strong attention to detail & account management skills while managing a large portfolio
Collect accounts receivable from customers, when necessary, communicate with finance and sales management & follow through to ensure company collection requirements are met while maintaining solid customer relations through the collections process
Qualification
Required
A self-starter with a competitive personality and a sales background
High school diploma
Excellent sales skills
Strong planning, communication & organizing ability
Outside sales experience or industry experience with a proven record of success
A valid state driver's license, ability to be insured, bonded and a satisfactory driving record along with reliable transportation (reimbursable) is required
2+ years of successful, proven outside sales and/or tangible Food Service experience will be considered
Must live within easy daily commute of the assigned territory
Preferred
College degree or equivalent education and/or experience preferred
Benefits
Paid personal time off
Paid Holidays
Health insurance with generous company contribution
Dental, vision, and other insurance options
401K with generous company match
Employee grocery discounts
Auto allowance
Phone
Laptop
Company
Native Maine Produce & Specialty Foods
Native Maine Produce & Specialty Foods is the largest independent fresh foodservice distributor in Maine.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-01-24Private Equity
2017-01-24Acquired
Leadership Team
LARYSA HALEY
Chief Financial Officer
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