Job description

Food Sales Representative – Natural grocery store

An international food manufacturer is seeking a qualified Sales Representative who has sales experience with food/ beverage product presentation experience to customers and distributors.

This food manufacturer has been around for more than 80 years, and their products are sold at most major grocery stores.

· Must be able to travel when the tradeshow is at nationally once to twice a month.

· Must be able to commute to the Somerset office minimum 2 times a week

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Location: Somerset, New Jersey

Full time with Great Benefits

Salary: $65,000-70,000K/yr + bonuses + mileage reimbursement (about $75-80K/yr)

Business Hour: Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:30pm (must commute to office minimum 2 times a week)

Great benefit: Medical/ Dental / Vision (100% covered for employee and for all the family) Life Insurance/ Vacation/ Sick leave/ National Holiday/ 401K/ Education reimbursement

Job Description:

• Build and maintain relationships with Retailers and Distributors
• Manage existing Broker network – keep them engaged, motivated, and focused on our business.
• Plan and implement various promotions (promotions, demonstrations, advertisements etc.)
• Present new items to existing and potential customers
• Accounts receivable management: Collection of past dues, Deduction analysis and processing
• Manage a promotional expense budget.
• Market Research (Competitors, Pricing, Trends, etc.)
• Analyze market data and develop a sale strategy.
• Work with other departments to ensure orders are fulfilled and invoiced accurately.
• Coordination and attendance at Food Shows to develop relationships with retailers, distributors, and brokers.
• Implement Price Increases
• Other duties will be assigned

Requirement:

· 5+ years of experience in related field in Food or Beverage industry.

· Account Manager experience for grocery chain, distributor is a must.

· Understanding and knowledge of major and minor retail markets, distribution networks, and general food supply chain.

· Bachelor degree in Marketing, Finance, Business Administration or related field is a must

· Must be able to go to the office 2days min.

· Sometimes work over the weekend (when there is tradeshows)

· Must be able to travel to other states nationally for trade shows (about 1-2 times a month)

· Must have valid Driver license and reliable vehicle

· Need to drive own car for business (will get reimbursed)

· Advanced selling and negotiation skills.

· Must demonstrate sales planning, forecasting, and sales execution experience

· Occasional carrying and/or moving of up to 25 lbs. of equipment and/or food product.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Can you commute to the Somerset office minimum of 2 times a week? (except when you have business trip)
• Can you work on Saturdays sometimes? (when there are trade shows)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• food company's sales represtative: 5 years (Required)
• dealing with grocery store and brokers: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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