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Outside Sales Representative - Bensenville, IL

Bensenville, IL

Department: Sales Job Number: EB-2014056766 Workplace Type: Hybrid

Job Description


Fusion Recruiters, in partnership with our client, Fortune Fish & Gourmet, are in search of an Outside Sales Representative to join the Fortune team in Bensenville, IL. Under the direction of the Sales Manager, the Outside Sales Representative serves as a member of Fortune Fish & Gourmet’s sales team by building strong and mutually profitable relationships with customers. Their key responsibility is to drive sales activity by providing outstanding service and solving problems for customers. This is achieved by working effectively with all stakeholders to ensure that Fortune’s customers are receiving the highest level of support to facilitate their success.
Responsibilities:
  • Execute the sales process by implementing the following key steps;develop product knowledge, prospect, and approach potential new clients, access their needs, present product info and continuously follow-up
  • Investigate and resolve customer questions with a high sense of urgency
  • Conduct marketing research and compile prospective customer lists utilizing;personal networks, social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.), business directories, industry ads, trade shows, company websites, and other sources
  • File appropriate paperwork with accounting for credit terms
  • Facilitate product delivery to Fortune’s customers based on the company’s production and delivery schedule's
  • Collaborate with Purchasing and Operations to ensure inventory levels meet customer demand
  • Work to quote strategic pricing with guidance from Sales Manager and other senior sales staff
Requirements:
  • Experience:  Minimum of 2 years outside sales experience selling perishable food products - seafood experience highly preferred, but not required. Previous experience in the culinary field a plus!
  • Education: Degree preferred, but not required
  • Communication: Have highly developed English verbal communication skills
  • Personal Attributes: Be highly motivated, personable and exhibit a history of successfully working in a high paced environment. Must be a self-starter and quick study to learn Fortune’s products and operations rapidly.
  • Any combination of the above criteria will also be considered
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