Sales Representative

Christ Panos Foods is seeking a motivated and dynamic Sales Representative to join our team. We are dedicated to quality, service, and building lasting relationships. This role is perfect for a self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about connecting clients with exceptional food products. Desired Regions: Downers Grove/ Aurora/ West IL Must Live within the above RegionEssential Job Functions/Duties:1. Present and sell company products and services to current and potential accounts2. Travel throughout assigned territory to visit regular and prospective customers in order to solicit business activity, or do the same via phone, email, social media, etc.3. Develop and maintain relationships with customer contacts4. Grow sales to budget numbers and maintain satisfactory sales margins5. Identify prospective accounts within the assigned territory and contact these accounts for the purpose of selling a full line of products to the account6. Based upon observation and initial meetings with customer, prepare a written presentation and proposal that best satisfies the customer's needs7. Develop and maintain current and potential customer relationships; develop target lists of new customer development with Sales Managers support8. Manage account services including A/R, maintaining current status of all customers A/R; keep daily receivables/DSO within acceptable limits9. Communicate new product opportunities to new and existing customer on weekly basis10. Coordinate with support personnel to close the sale, including executing credit checks, personal guarantee and maintenance of customer files. 11. Work with warehousing, transportation and purchasing personnel to ensure customer satisfaction; coordinate shipping and delivery of merchandise to customer in the most economical fashion12. Present all customers with company's special offers, new products and promotions13. Keep sales management appraised of market conditions and competitive activity in assigned territory; review weekly sales reports with management to determine goal/objective achievement14. Communicate competitive trends/pricing issues and other unique issues as it relates to sales15. Perform customer-related order entry and data analysis as needed16. Provide management with weekly call, progress and planning reports17. Must be able to meet Company goals and objectives18. Other duties and responsibilities as requiredSalary: $50,000 to $90,000 annually. After completion of 1 year of service you will be moved to 100% commission-based pay.Job Specifications:1. Must maintain clean and reliable transportation and valid driver license; acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR)2. Maintain motor vehicle minimum insurance requirements 3. Daily business travel requires in and out of vehicle; meeting customers at restaurants and kitchen areas and involve situations such as wet floors, stairs, outside conditions and abnormal conditions4. Professional appearance and attire5. Ability to work under pressure and deadlines6. "Hunter" - Innovative, stimulating/motivating, enjoys selling, excellent communication skills, high energy, flexible7. "Closer" - persuasive personality type who can "seal the deal", results-oriented, high sense of urgency, self-motivated, decisive, direct but tactful8. "Farmer" - specialist at servicing the existing customer base, keeping those relationships going and staying attuned to opportunities to sell to the base again; likeable/empathetic, good listener, detail-oriented9. Team player who recognizes "magic" occurs where team members use the strengths of others toward a common goalKey Knowledge/ Experiences:1. Three (3) years' foodservice sales experience required2. Minimum High School Graduate with business, food technology knowledge 3. Effective communication skills (oral, written, presentation) and the ability to successfully interact with diverse personalities at all levels in a multi-cultural environment. 4. Good math and computer skills (Microsoft Suite - Excel, Word, Outlook)5. Ability to work flexible hours including some weekend work

Created: 2025-02-09