Outside Sales Customer Account Representative

Benefits / Perks

Competitive Compensation

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Job Summary

A&B Distributors is a local wholesale food distributor. We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic Outside Sales Representative to join our team. In this role, you will generate leads, attract new clients, and close deals. Your responsibilities will include creating and submitting customer bids, building rapport with new and existing customers within your territory, evaluating their needs, and negotiating successful deals for continuous business. The ideal candidate has an outgoing personality, exceptional customer service and negotiation skills, and a strong desire to close deals.

Responsibilities

Develop rapport and build relationships with existing and potential customers

Travel to appointments and meetings with potential and existing customers within your territory

Meet or exceed designated sales targets

Create and implement an effective sales strategy

Document all leads, sales, and customer interactions in customer relationship management (CRM) program

Use best practices in negotiation and sales techniques to close sales

Qualifications

High school diploma / GED required, Bachelor’s degree preferred

Previous experience in outside sales to restaurants

Excellent negotiation and customer service skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

A positive attitude and ability to be persistent