Now Hiring - Carmela Foods Distributing, Inc. - Sales Rep - Carmela Foods in Detroit, MI

Full description of the position

18350 15 MILE RD. | FRASER, MI 48026 | P: 586.[please apply online] | F: 586.[please apply online]

Sales Representative for Carmela Specialty Foods and Wine

Position Overview

• You will be traveling throughout the area acting as the representative of our company selling products to regular and prospective customers including restaurants, caterers, hotels and retail establishments.
• Displaying and demonstrating products with samples, catalogs and help from a team passionate for food.
• Communicate with accounts receivable as necessary to collect all balances due based on approved credit terms.
• Manage deliveries to the delivery schedule and troubleshoot any problems that occur during the order process (for example, out of stock items, special order items, low inventory, etc.)
• Participate in company functions, promotions, customer visits, and customer events. Attend and participate in general sales and district meetings.

Qualifications

• Ideally two plus years of related experience in restaurants/retail (Grocery Stores/Markets) or food sales of some kind
• College degree in business, sales, marketing, hospitality or culinary arts desired but not required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean drivers record.
• Current automobile insurance – must be maintained.
• Candidates must live in the assigned geographic sales area.
• Ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects and initiatives.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects.
• Self-starter—must ask questions and learn new skills quickly on the job.
• Driven, team player that is motivated to take responsibility and ensure successful outcomes across activates.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines with short turnarounds in a fast-paced working environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some weekends.

Carmela Foods works to maintain a healthy work-life balance. We offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay and expenses
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Accident Coverage offered.
• 401-K Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick
• Being part of a rapidly expanding company

About Carmela

Carmela Foods provides the finest in imported and local based products, estate wines, prime meats, and premium seafood. It has become a Michigan staple, known amongst retail and food service operators alike, for its quality of excellence. What began as a simple idea of selling quality imported olive oil out of a 1990 Ford Bronco has today evolved into a multimillion-dollar distribution company. Anthony “Tony” Tocco named the company after his mother, where the love of quality food, exceptional wine and love of family started.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road