Now Hiring - Retail Sales Business Development Representative/Sales Representative in Lemont, IL

Job Summary:

Sales Representative/Business Development for Indiana Sugars Products will sell and provide guidance about products needed by wholesalers and food manufacturers throughout Food and Beverage Manufacturing Industry.

MUST HAVE FOOD PROCESSING/MANUFACTORING SALES EXPERIENCE

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Develops and maintains relationships with potential and existing clients in the food and beverage industry.

· Identifies and locates new clients through a variety of methods including networking and cold calls.

· Develops and implements strategies for sales in an assigned region or industry.

· Applies knowledge of the field and product features to match products to the needs of clients.

· Answers inquiries from clients concerning products, their uses, and the industry at large.

· Provides information, quotes, credit terms, and other bid specifications to clients.

· Negotiates prices, terms of sales, and/or service agreements; prepares contracts and submits orders.

· Collaborates with purchasing and customer service departments, managers, and other staff to confirm that orders are processed with accuracy and efficiency and that products are distributed properly.

· Periodically prepares and reports results, status of accounts, and leads to manager.

· Uses CRM to track customer activity.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Excellent sales and negotiation skills.

· Thorough understanding of technical or scientific products to be sold.

· Organized with attention to detail.

· Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with clients.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in Business, or related field required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay
• Signing bonus

Experience:

• Business development: 3 years (Preferred)
• Sales: 3 years (Preferred)
• food processing/manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person