First Supply LLC

Sales Consultant, Food Service Experience

First Supply LLC

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Minneapolis • Minnesota • United States

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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.
  • Coordinate with the Accounting team to establish credit terms and ensure all required documentation is accurately filed.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
outside salesconsultative salesstrategic sales planningcustomer needs analysiscredit terms establishmentpricing strategy developmentinventory management
Soft Skills
communicationrelationship buildingproblem solvingtime managementadaptabilitymotivationdetail-orientedresourcefulnessprofessionalism