Sales Consultant
First Supply LLC
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Houston • Texas • 🇺🇸 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
- 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
- Develop and execute strategic sales plans to meet and exceed performance targets
- Act as a trusted consultant to clients, address inquiries and resolving issues with urgency and precision
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
- Highly motivated, personable, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment
- Open to change and quick to adopt new technologies and processes
- Self-starter with a history of success in managing time and priorities effectively
- Detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and resourceful while maintaining professionalism.
Benefits
- Fortune Fish & Gourmet is an equal opportunity employer
- Our Mission is to elevate meals and lives by uniting unmatched product quality and selection with responsible sourcing, faithful stewardship, and unparalleled commitment to our customers’ and team members’ success.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
sales experienceconsultative salesstrategic sales planningcustomer needs analysisproduct knowledgeinventory managementproblem resolution
Soft skills
communication skillsrelationship buildingmotivationadaptabilitytime managementdetail-orientedresourcefulnessprofessionalism