The Sales Representative will be responsible for marketing Class Produce Group products to new customers obtained by the sales person and existing customers assigned by management. In addition, the sales person will provide superior customer service to both his/her customers as well as other Class Produce customers.
Prior produce sales required. Three (3) or more years of produce sales. Customer Service skills. Meeting Sales Goals. Closing Skills. Negotiation skills. Presentation Skills. Territory Management. Prospecting Skills.
•Secures new accounts by spending time in the field, obtaining initial and repeat orders, utilizing excellent time management skills relative to planning and organizing daily and weekly work schedules to call on existing or potential customers •Submits orders taken in person or by fax, phone and email to order entry. •Double check accuracy of orders and follows up with customers to ensure customer delight. •Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual customer and competitive analysis. •Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products and merchandising techniques, etc. •Become a partner with each customer and work together with them to grow their business using a consultative approach. •Recommend changes in products, service and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments •Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, preparing reports, making recommendations to management
- High school Diploma or equivalent, Associates Degree preferred
- Must be able to read and write English
- Must be able to display basic arithmetic skills
- MS Office skills required, knowledge of Prophet is a plus
