Outside Sales Associate
Company: Fortune Fish & Gourmet
Location: Houston
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Title:
Outside Sales RepresentativeReports to:
Director of Sales FLSA Status:
ExemptSummary of Position:Fortune Fish & Gourmet is a highly
successful seafood processor and specialty food distributor based
in Chicago. The company serves a multitude of clients within the
seafood industry with a focus on high quality and outstanding
service.This is an exciting time to join our rapidly growing
business! As an industry leader, we're growing relationships
through our quality products and services. We are continually
looking for outstanding talent to join our extraordinary group of
employees.Fortune Texas, LLC is seeking an Outside Sales
Representative, specialized in seafood and gourmet sales, to join
our rapidly growing organization. We are looking for happy,
energetic, and self-motivated individuals to lead the next phase of
our growth. The incumbent's 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.DescriptionExecute 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.Travel extensively
throughout assigned territory to meet current and prospective
customers soliciting orders. May also call on customers via
telephone or electronic platforms.Quote prices, establish credit
terms, and prepare sales contracts for orders obtained.Facilitate
product delivery to Fortune's customers based on the company's
production and delivery schedules.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.Prepare reports of business transactions and generate
expense reports.Collaborate with Purchasing and Operations to
ensure inventory levels meet customer demand.Work to quote
strategic pricing with guidance from Director of Sales and other
senior sales staff. Perform other duties as required by the
Director of Sales.Minimum Requirements:Experience: Minimum of 2
years outside sales experience selling perishable food products -
seafood experience highly preferred. Education: Certification
and/or degree preferred, but not required.Communications: Have
highly developed English verbal communication skills. Spanish is a
plus.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.Travel: 25% local travel
required. Any combination of the above criteria will also be
considered.Fortune Fish & Gourmet is an equal opportunity
employer.
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