A food manufacturing company is seeking a Sales Manager to join their team in Oakbook Terrace, IL. This position is responsible for developing new clients as well as maintaining existing clients. A bachelor's degree, 2+ years of experience with Corporate Sales in the Food Industry, and the ability to travel frequently are required. This is a full-time, exempt, in-person position, with excellent benefits, plus bonus, and 401k.
Sales Manager Duties:
-Discuss with Supervisor all sales targets for specific area(s)
-Be informed of company directives and any changes made to those directives while ensuring compliance to them as they occur.
-Contact and call on brokers, distributors, customers, and clients frequently in order to establish a relationship and increase sales.
-Develop new customers while maintaining and expanding current customer list.-Seek out and create a plan for discovering new opportunities to sell the company products.
-Create approach and follow through for the education of broker personnel on our products and policies.
-Coordinate programs and promotions with broker(s).
-Attend food shows for retail, food service and industrial products.
-Work to instill initiative and enthusiasm in the broker community.
-Control credit and collections of major customers.
-Process, coordinate and initiate all paperwork that is related to the operation of the branch.
-Be available to attend to customers as needed.
Sales Manager Skills:
-Must have a bachelor's degree
-Must have 2+ years of Corporate Sales in the Food Industry experience
-Must be able to travel overnight frequently (25-40%)
-Successful history of meeting sales goals for large regional and national accounts
-Clean driving record, and ability to travel by car and/or plane for long durations
-Ability to carry 50 lbs., and set up trade materials/equipment
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
Education:
Experience:
- Corporate Food Sales: 2 years (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person