Now Hiring - Retail Sales Express Produce - Produce Territory Sales Consultant in Sioux Falls, SD

This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motived sales individual looking to grow a local territory within the greater Sioux Falls area to include all establishments within approximately 50 miles of the city. As a Produce Territory Sales Consultant for Express Produce, you will call on a variety of current and potential clients to include restaurants, cafeterias, hotels, schools, and long-term care facilities and more to provide fresh produce for their business needs while growing the business and brand of Express Produce. We are looking for a focused, motivated sales and customer service driven individual.

Responsibilities:

• Grow sales
  • Identify, contact & open new account & business opportunities.
  • Monitor and follow up on new accounts.
  • Maintain and exceed sales results, initiatives, and targets.
  • Actively manage the prospects and growth of Express produce.
• Manage Relationships & Communication
  • High level of commination with customers, warehouse, and General Manager.
  • Handling customer interactions and concerns quickly and professionally to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Maintain strong relations with customers, warehouse, and team.
  • Presentations to accounts and General Manger in virtual and face to face meetings.
• Administration and Strategy
  • Contribute in the planning and vision for future growth.
  • Report and update weekly on activity status.
  • Performing administrative tasks, such as e-mails, follow up with customer-related questions or tasks, and tracking of targets.
  • Coordinate resources throughout the sales cycle including product support and sales.

Experience & Requirements:

• 2 plus years in related field
• Previous sales experience preferred
• Computer skills. Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Reliable mode of transportation required with a good driving history

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• A passion for produce and experience in selling produce.
• Hunter mentality when growing new business.
• Organizational Skills.
• Strong creative and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• Strong Communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to find solutions and pro-actively grow their territory.
• Strong communication skills.
• Detail oriented and able to plan for their success.
• Results oriented with the ability to overcome objections.

Benefits:

• Immediate: Eligible for Paid holidays
• 30 days: Discounted product rates
• 60 days: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance eligibility, 2 PTO days, Company Paid Life Insurance
• 90 days: Eligible to start contributing to your 401k
• 180 days: 2 PTO days
• 1 year: 401k match eligibility, 8 PTO days, Company Paid Short-Term Disability insurance