Sales Representative
The Judge Group Inc.

Location: Alexandria, VA
Salary: $75,000.00 USD Annually - $95,000.00 USD Annually
Description: Our client is currently seeking a Sales Representative for the DC Metro/DMV area for a food manufacturing company.

Territory: DC METRO/ DMV Area

This job will have the following responsibilities:

• Successful execution of the company objectives for assigned accounts.
• Responsible for generating, developing, and expanding sales for hotels, restaurants, convention centers, nursing home facilities by cultivating relationships and providing solutions to customers.
• Work closely with the sales manager to develop effective sales strategies.
• Professionally execute product presentations based on company quality standards.
• Address customers' inquiries about products, prices, availability, uses, and credit terms.
• Recommend products to customers based on their needs and interests.
• Contact regular and prospective customers to demonstrate products, explain features, and solicit orders.
• Participate in trade shows, product development meetings, and stay informed about all company product offerings.
• Monitor and analyze competition, conduct regular market research to stay abreast of industry trends and market conditions.
• Report relevant information to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Associate degree in business administration or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively more responsible experience in foodservice sales.
• Strong customer focus, highly organized, and effective time management skills.
• Demonstrated strong negotiating skills.
• Experienced in successfully developing and executing tactical sales plans, including quotas and account objectives.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Outlook; ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• Prior experience in food service sales required, with a culinary background considered a plus.

Contact: sgoudy@judge.com

This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com

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