Sales Consultant
First Supply LLC
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Macon • 🇺🇸 United States
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JuniorMid-Level
Tech Stack
Chef
About the role
- Cultivate new business opportunities through networking, consultative sales approaches, and a deep understanding of customer needs.
- Manage and expand existing accounts by building trust and providing creative, customized product solutions.
- Collaborate with chefs, restaurant owners, and other stakeholders to exceed their expectations, understanding their unique requirements and business goals.
- Represent and promote premium seafood, humanely raised meat, poultry, game, and gourmet products (cheese, chocolate, etc.).
- Stay abreast of industry trends, customer preferences, and market dynamics to provide informed recommendations and drive sales.
- Partner with Product, Category, Purchasing and Operations teams to align inventory levels with customer demands, ensuring timely deliveries.
- Develop and execute strategic sales plans to meet and exceed performance targets.
- Prepare compelling proposals, maintain detailed sales records, and report progress against goals.
- Act as a trusted consultant to clients, address inquiries and resolving issues with urgency and precision.
- Work closely with senior staff and Sales Director to develop competitive pricing strategies tailored to customer needs.
Requirements
- 2+ years of outside sales experience in perishable food products; seafood experience is highly preferred.
- 2–5 years of professional sales in the foodservice industry, or 5–7 years in chef/restaurant management.
- Degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts preferred, or 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Advanced English verbal communication skills.
- Ability to quickly learn company products, systems, and operations.
- Proficiency in MS Office, Presentation Software, Social Media Platforms.
Benefits
- Full Health Benefits (Medical, Vision, Dental, and other voluntary benefits).
- 401K Retirement Savings Program with Company Match.
- Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays.
- Employee Discount Program for Product Purchases.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
sales experienceconsultative salesstrategic sales planningproposal preparationaccount managementcustomer needs analysispricing strategy developmentinventory managementmarket analysisproduct knowledge
Soft skills
communication skillsrelationship buildingproblem solvingcollaborationtrust buildingcustomer servicecreativityurgencyadaptabilityconsultative approach