William George Company is growing !! To help better meet the needs of our customers in and around the Shreveport area, we are adding one (1) full-time Food Sales Consultant.
This is a commissioned sales position that will have a temporary monthly salary guarantee ranging between $40-50,000 depending on experience. The territory has the potential for
unlimited earning potential
for the right candidate. The ideal candidate will have commissioned sales experience as well as food service knowledge.
Our sales consultant is responsible for selling all products offered by the company, including food and non-food items. Each food service consultant is responsible for organizing and supervising his or her own daily activities and scheduling, with oversight by the sales manager. Other duties include, but are not limited to:
Work from home on Sunday to process orders for Monday delivery
Key and transmit customer orders proficiently and without error via laptop
Develop and maintain a base of accounts
Responsible for acquiring and developing new accounts and increasing sales volume in established accounts
Achieve monthly sales and gross profit goals
Manage business relationships with customers by physically visiting all customers with frequency agreeable to the account
Identify and resolve all customer issues in a timely manner
Represent products offered to customers that assist in achieving the business goals of the food service operator
Keep up to date on discontinued items, sales, and product promotions
Promote new products to customers
Address all pricing issues, concerns, and opportunities
Use pricing philosophies and strategies that are profitable for the company and meet the customer's goals of food costing
Manage and collect all account receivables within the credit terms set forth by the company
Stay on top of all outstanding invoices
Organize and route your territory stops to maximize delivery service and efficiency to customers
Cooperate with the distribution supervisor and other sales consultants to address and resolve any and all delivery issues
Stay abreast of up-to-date industry trends and new ideas to better serve the customer
Work with brokers whenever available to sample products and promote your product knowledge and expertise
Attend ALL company sponsored sales meetings
Other duties as assigned
Now, about you ! If you,
Are located in Shreveport or surrounding areas,
Are proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Have reliable transportation
Are detail oriented and motivated
Are a competitive, self-starter with a positive attitude and,
Are personable with great people skills,
Then we want to meet you to discuss an opportunity within our company !