Sales Consultant

Marketing Associate

The Marketing Associate is responsible for growing market share in the designated markets. Responsible for satisfying customer needs and meeting management objectives. Must maintain and grow customer base by penetrating existing accounts and opening new accounts. Develop a close working relationship with customers and all internal company departments. The Marketing Associate is responsible for growing market share in the designated markets. Responsible for satisfying customer needs and meeting management objectives. Must maintain and grow customer base by penetrating existing accounts and opening new accounts. Develop a close working relationship with customers and all internal company departments.

The work territory of this position is West Central Pennsylvania Territory (Greensburg/Latrobe/Altoona/Johnstown/Indiana). You must live no further than 30 miles away from the territory or be willing to relocate on your own (relocation is not approved for this position).

Responsibilities:

• Managing existing customer base. Visit weekly, provide marketing flyers, menu ideas and market updates.
• Prospecting/opening new accounts to meet company objectives and CMP goals.
• Pricing and order-guide building
• Collecting past due balances
• Attend all sales meetings and trainings
• Maintain a great working relationship with customer service department and operational teams.

Qualifications:

Education:

High School degree or equivalent

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of sales, and/or chef/restaurant management experience, and/or related (Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality; or Culinary Arts) degree.

1 year of outside foodservice sales experience preferred

Restaurant management / chef experience preferred

Skills:

Proficient in Excel, Word, Microsoft Outlook, and some knowledge of Salesforce a plus

Working knowledge of warehouse distribution, a plus

Good communication skills

Detail-oriented

Decision Making Authority

Profitability of a customer

Most important decisions made with review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals required):

Customer credits and pricing