District Sales Representative
Tankersley Food Service LLCEl Dorado, AR
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Overview
Schedule
Alternate-schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Career Development
Job Description
Minimum Years of Experience:0-1 YearsEmployment Type:Full TimeTravel Percentage:Up to 50%Are you an experienced Sales Professional, Restaurant Manager, Culinary Manager or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join the Tankersley Food Service Sales Team and explore all the benefits and perks.JOB SUMMARYThis is an outside sales position responsible for promoting the company's products and services and for building relationships with new and existing accounts. The main focus is to help Tankersley customers succeed while achieving sales and profit goals established by the company. This position may require working some non-traditional hours (evening, weekends, and holidays) to successfully meet customers' needs.RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and minimize lost business to achieve profitable sales growth and special objectives within assigned territory.
- Seek and qualify prospects following company account stratification goals.
- Research customer business needs and develop a mix of products and service to meet needs.
- Evaluate market trends and recommend products to customers, based on business needs and goals.
- Be informed of market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales; share information with customers as part of value-added services provided.
- Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, and product use.
- Provide product information and practical training to customer personnel.
- Drive personal vehicle to customer accounts, conventions, company meetings, etc.
- Communicate and collect accounts receivable as necessary, working with the credit department and client; collect all balances due based on approved credit terms.
- Manage deliveries to the routing schedule published by the transportation department; troubleshoot any problems that occur during the order process (for example, out of stock items, special order items, low inventory, etc.).
- Participate in company functions, promotions, customer visits, and customer events.
- Attend and participate in general sales and district meetings.
- Engage in ongoing training sessions.
- Assist with the training of new employees as requested.
- Review and analyze daily and weekly reports such as special-order requests, customer bid files, and sales/gross profit margin data.
- Perform administrative duties, such as preparing sales budgets and reports, maintaining sales records, processing credits, and pick-up requests, preparing sales quotes and menu suggestions, and filing reports.
- Other duties may be assigned.
- Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related discipline OR HSD/GED and 3 years Restaurant Management, B2B or outside sales experience, or equivalent relatable experience.
- Bi-Lingual
- Restaurant Management, Foodservice Outside Sales, Chef Experience preferred
- Basic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office.
- Ability to read, write, speak English.
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FAQs About District Sales Representative Jobs at Tankersley Food Service LLC
What is the work location for this position at Tankersley Food Service LLC?
This job at Tankersley Food Service LLC is located in El Dorado, AR, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Tankersley Food Service LLC?
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What employment applies to this position at Tankersley Food Service LLC?
Tankersley Food Service LLC lists this position under the following employment categories:
- Alternate-schedule
- Full-time
What experience level is required for this role at Tankersley Food Service LLC?
Tankersley Food Service LLC is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
What benefits are offered by Tankersley Food Service LLC for this role?
Tankersley Food Service LLC offers Career Development for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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