Job description Sales Rep
Are you seeking a sales position with growth potential, and opportunities to travel around Houston and Texas, while you guide your income growth month by month through your sales efforts? If so, our Sales Representative role is right for you! The main responsibilities of a Sales Representative revolve around the ability to network, build relationships with FOOD INDUSTRY clients, and persuade others to purchase products. There is a wide range of duties in this position, including to
Be knowledgeable about the FOOD product.
Identify prospective customers, lead generation, and conversion in food service channels such as broad liners and wholesalers FOODS INDUSTRY .
Contact new and existing customers to discuss needs.
Emphasize the features of products to highlight how they solve customer problems.
Answer questions about the products
Negotiate prices and terms and prepare sales agreements.
Collaborate with colleagues in many different sectors.
Maintain contact lists and follow up with customers to continue relationships.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Our Sales Representative facilitates interaction and business relationships between foodservice operators and Retail Stores. In FOOD INDUSTRY, you will represent D’Gusto Foods products and services. Bringing new customers to our company accelerating market penetration of commercial and non-commercial wholesale business. You will also focus on new account acquisition, developing and supporting customers.
Three (3) or more years of previous sales or business experience to include experience or an interest in food business practices and food preparation, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. In lieu of the specified education and experience requirements, a proven capability to perform the essential functions of the job, as demonstrated by an equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant work experience may be considered.
Travel Requirements: Day travel within the assigned territory in Houston , TX .
Bilingual (English & Spanish) language skills ( highly preferred )
Strong customer service skills, growth mindset, good communication skills, and the ability to work on a team.
You must be 18 years of age or older.
High School Diploma / Equivalent (required)
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Sales, or Marketing (preferred)
Successfully pass our pre-employment checks, including a drug screen, criminal background check, and MVR (motor vehicle report)
Must maintain a valid, unrestricted state driver’s license and safe driving record per our policy (required)
Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required. This is normally acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to persuade and influence others. Ability to develop and deliver presentations. Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge of advertising and sales promotion techniques.
Visibility requires maintaining a professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public.
Work requires significant local travel to current and potential clients. This requires the possession of a valid state driver's license within 60 days of employment.
Work requires the willingness to work a flexible schedule and occasional trips for food shows and Demos.
Inside Sales Rep will know about Latin Food.
We started D’Gusto Food with family — and we’ve been growing it ever since. We promote diversity. With different nationalities, our core strength is the ability to truly understand many Latin American food cultures and provide them to the right target markets across America, to maximize value for both our customers and our vendor partners.
D’Gusto Foods LLC is a nice opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, or nationality.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Our plant is in Brookshire, and we attend all districts of Hoston and Texas state as well.
· Day shift Monday to Friday and Saturday or Sunday if we have a Demo or food show.
· Language: English and Spanish (Required)
· Salary: $ 75 – 85 per year (5 – 10K annual commission).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,132.84 - $66,100.00 per year
Benefits:
Cell phone reimbursement
Employee discount
Health insurance
Mileage reimbursement
Paid training
Travel reimbursement
Compensation Package:
Bonus opportunities
Commission pay
Quarterly bonus
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brookshire, TX 77423
