Sales Representative

Job title Sales Representative Reports to Sales Region Manager Job purpose Responsible for selling the appropriate mix of products to new and existing customers in designated region.
Duties and responsibilities Develop short- and long-term marketing and sales strategy planning, to include increasing sales coverage to present accounts, as well as targeting new accounts.
Assist in the establishment of the sales budget and assume responsibility for keeping sales expenses within approved guidelines.
Assist in the preparation of a sales forecast that will achieve the desired profit level for the growth of Sunset Farm Foods, Inc.
as well as serve as production planning.
Assist in the development of new accounts to improve sales growth.
Prepare for and attend trade shows and distributor meetings.
Assist in the selection of monthly deals for promotion to increase our sales volume.
Monitor the effectiveness of the sales program for each area, taking corrective action in those areas that are not meeting the sales and budget goals.
Enter-into negotiations with customers for promotions sponsored by the company each month.
Visit stores to encourage the purchase of additional Sunset Farm products.
Other duties assigned as required.
Qualifications Proven B2B sales experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
Administrative, record-keeping and computing skills are essential.
Attention to detail to enter customers’ requests accurately.
Excellent customer service skills to deal with customers’ inquiries or complaints.
Basic computer skills.
Flexibility with schedule (meet customer needs).
Physical requirements Required regularly to drive, stand, walk and speak.
Occasionally this position requires the person to stoop, kneel or lift max.
of 30 lbs.