Location: Anchorage, AK (99501)
FT/PT Status: Full Time
Shift: Day
Salary: $65k to $85k (DOE – Depending on Experience)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, PTO and 401(k)
United Salad Co. is one of the area’s largest distributors of fresh produce and other grocery and foodservice products across the Pacific Northwest region. Family owned and in business for over 80 years, their state-of-the-art operation distributes produce to national and independent grocers, restaurants, schools, and other institutions from local farmers, and from growers across the globe.
United Salad Co. is seeking a self-motivated individual to plan, direct and coordinate overall sales growth by developing strong relationships with new and existing clients. The position is responsible for the development of the sales territory in prospecting, interfacing and closing sales transactions.
Main Responsibilities
Actively manage and grow accounts including the pre-existing customer base.
Emphasis is on cold calling to generate new business as well as working on account penetration introducing new produce and grocery items
Initiating contact with prospective customers and presenting strategies for elevating sales.
Manage existing account base and presenting strategies for elevating sales
Review sales analysis to determine account profitability
Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service
Build and foster working relationships and partnerships within the industry and community
Attend appropriate trade shows
Other duties as assigned
Experience
A minimum of 5 years sales experience
Ability to travel 80% of the month, which equates to 4 of 5 work days traveling and multiple overnights.
An exceptional level of motivation, desire, competitiveness, customer driven focus, time management, multi-tasking and project management skills
Proven prospecting and follow-up skills
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly
Strong presentation and negotiation skills
A bachelor’s degree in a business-related discipline
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook
All job offers are contingent upon passing a criminal background check, MVR and drug screen (including THC)
If you are interested in applying, please apply at:
http://jobs.unitedsalad.com:86/application/login/login.aspx
United Salad Co. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
