Now Hiring - Contract Sales Representative in Kansas City, KS

TriMark USA is one of the country's largest providers of foodservice equipment and supplies. We proudly serve our customers by providing design services, commercial equipment, and foodservice supplies across a wide range of industries and business sectors. As a company, we strive to lead with our values and to support the success and sustainability of our customers so they can focus on their culinary pursuits.

FULL TIME | BENEFITS INCLUDED

(Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet & Legal Insurance)

The Contract Foodservice Equipment Sales Representative reports to the VP of Sales, and is located in Lenexa, KS.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Contract Sales Representative will prospect, penetrate, and build business in the Hockenbergs Region, utilizing strategic and consultative selling tactics to maximize sales and profits of foodservice products and services, including smallwares, disposables, and equipment. The CSR is to act as a vested business partner of our valued customers through innovative, creative, and appropriate recommendations of solutions to meet the fiscal and business objectives they have. The position will also be tasked with growing the business in other markets in the territory.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build strong relationships with customers, vendors, and organizational staff that promotes loyalty, collaboration, and increased revenue between customers and the company
• Maintain and increase revenue of existing business
• Secure new accounts in assigned territory
• Ascertain customer needs through observation and listening and recommend appropriate solutions
• Be a strategic and innovative partner to customers
• Take orders from customers and enter into system or place with customer service
• Establish and attend regular meetings with customers
• Utilize vendors, manufacturers, and internal resources to best meet customer needs
• Remain current on product knowledge through attendance of sales meetings, vendor trainings, reading industry related publications, and participating in industry related professional organizations which may take place on an evening or weekend
• Sell preferred vendors at all possible times
• Committed to growth in understanding of foodservice industry
• Address customer issues with customer service, credit, warehouse, or other company personnel or vendors when necessary, in a professional and prompt manner
• Collect customer payments when necessary
• Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES:

• Passionate about all aspects of selling
• Excellent sales & customer service attitude
• Ability to sell consultatively
• Excellent prospecting and closing abilities
• Strong negotiating skills with ability to overcome objections
• Proven success in building long-term and growing relationships with customers, vendors, and co-workers
• Thorough follow-up and problem-solving skills
• Good business acumen
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Word, Excel, & Outlook
• Demonstrated aptitude with mobile devices
• Excellent communications skills both written and oral
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively with others
• Strong time management & organizational skills
• Strong sense of ownership
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to work independently
• Maintain professional appearance and presence
• Knowledgeable about foodservice industry
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record with reliable transportation
• Due to customer schedules, need to be flexible in working evenings or weekends if necessary
• Understanding of integrated systems a plus
• Proficiency with order entry system (AS400, AutoQuotes, JDE) preferred

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field or Culinary Degree preferred
• 2 years business-business sales experience. Equipment sales experience is a plus!
• 2 years industry related experience
• 5 years sales experience in foodservice/hospitality management and/or foodservice sales preferred
• Experience in a distribution environment a plus
• Ability to successfully pass a background check
  

The range provided represents the national average pay range for this position and is considered to be a general guideline. Pay for this position will reflect the candidate's unique qualifications and may be higher or lower than the range provided based on employee geographic location. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other local, state, and federal law.

In addition to base salary, this role will be eligible for participation in TriMark's' benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, 401K (with employer match), etc. Leadership positions may also qualify for participation in bonus programs commensurate with role and scope of responsibility.

TriMark's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is a purposeful mission of strengthening our organization and those we serve by uniting the unique differences of our employees. This mission is instilled in who we are as a company. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion through sharing, education, and experiences. We are greater together through unity in diversity. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [please apply online] .

Other details

• Job Family TriMark USA
• Job Function Sales & Revenue
• Pay Type Salary
• Travel Required Yes