Salesperson

Location: Portland, OR (97211)
FT/PT Status: Full Time
Shift: Day
Salary: DOE

United Salad Co. is one of the area's largest distributors of fresh produce and other grocery and foodservice products across the Pacific Northwest region. Family owned and in business for over 80 years, their state-of-the-art operation distributes produce to national and independent grocers, restaurants, schools, and other institutions from local farmers and from growers across the globe.

United Salad Co. is seeking a self-motivated individual to plan, direct and coordinate overall sales growth by developing strong relationships with new and existing clients. The position is responsible for the development of the sales territory in prospecting, interfacing and closing sales transactions.

Main Responsibilities:

• Actively manage and grow accounts including the pre-existing customer base.

• Emphasis is on cold calling to generate new business as well as working on account penetration introducing new produce and grocery items

• Initiating contact with prospective customers and presenting strategies for elevating sales.

• Manage existing account base and presenting strategies for elevating sales

• Review sales analysis to determine account profitability

• Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service

• Build and foster working relationships and partnerships within the industry and community

• Attend appropriate trade shows

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years sales experience

• In the field 65% of your work week, with occasional overnight stay required (approximately once a week).

• An exceptional level of motivation, desire, competitiveness, customer driven focus, time management, multi-tasking and project management skills

• Proven prospecting and follow-up skills

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly

• Strong presentation and negotiation skills

• A bachelor's degree in a business-related discipline

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook

Wage Information:
Salary negotiable depending on experience.

All job offers for this position are contingent upon passing a criminal background check, MVR and drug screen (including THC).

Benefits Include:
- Medical & Dental insurance through Kaiser.
- PTO accruals begin on the first day.
- 401(k)