Now Hiring - Waypoint - WP Operator Specialist-Hybrid-Food Service Sales in Westbrook, ME

• Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Training and Career Development
• Generous Paid Time-Off

• Maintain and develop a portfolio of priority and assigned accounts through in-person field and sales calls with client and distributor, food shows product cuttings and operator presentations.
• Foster continuous development and growth of priority operator accounts through building relationships on behalf of Waypoint to increase sales and volume.
• Assist with vendor fairs, distributor sales meetings, food shows and industry trade events.
• Ensure continuous client product knowledge and training.
• Manage sales sample order process.
• Troubleshoot and respond to product complaints.
• Maintain competitive pricing and new or discontinued item information.
• Attend and provide support at manufacturer and distributor training events.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities as assigned.

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  5 years minimum restaurant operations, commercial or foodservice experience.
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Strong client/customer relationship knowledge.
• Proficiency in company policies and procedures.
• Microsoft Office; working knowledge of SharePoint.
• Ability to effectively communicate over the phone and through email.
• Superior interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.
• Creative problem solving and project management skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical ability.
• Unquestionable work ethics, personal integrity and honesty.
• Ability to stand and travel by motor vehicle for extended periods of time.

Waypoint is the premier national sales and marketing agency for Foodservice and Non-Foods channels and beyond.

Succeeding in today’s competitive marketplace begins with gaining the advantage, and at Waypoint we stay ahead of the curve. Our partners rely on our unparalleled strategic insights, channel-specific expertise and resources, and innovative culinary support to deliver that competitive advantage. But helping our partners gain the advantage is not enough for us – we make it our business to maximize it through our pioneering technology and big data mining capabilities. We help position our partners to consistently beat their competition and to grow their business.

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  Maintain and develop a portfolio of priority and assigned accounts through in-person field and sales calls
• Foster continuous development and growth of priority operator accounts
• Assist with vendor fairs, distributor sales meetings, food shows and industry trade events
• Ensure continuous client product knowledge and training
• Manage DSR
• Manage sales sample order process
• Troubleshoot and respond to product complaints
• Maintain competitive pricing and new/discontinued item information
• Attend and provide support at manufacturer/distributor training events
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities as assigned

• Travel and Driving are essential duties and function of this job

• 1 year of related experience

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  Strong client/customer relationship knowledge
• Knowledge of foodservice industry
• Company policies and procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; working knowledge of SharePoint
• Ability to effectively communicate over the phone and through email
• Superior interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships
• Creative problem solving and project management skills
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical ability
• Unquestionable work ethics, personal integrity and honesty
• Travel as appropriate

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.