Seafood Sales Rep (Elk Grove Village, IL)

Seafood Sales Rep

Position Summary Participates in the development of new products and markets. Actively maintains a positive relationships with existing customer base. Essential Functions Follows-up with existing customers to ensure order satisfaction. Develops and maintains customer contact lists. Prospects for new customers and guides them through the credit application process and order process. Develops and implements product promotion plans and materials. Follows-up with new contacts and clients with personal introductions visits. Attend Trade Shows to introduce products and develop relationships with existing customers and potentially new customers. Regularly reports to the head of Sales Department regularly attends department and cross-function meetings to address Sales and Service issues. Delivers products to customers for Urgent orders placed after the close of Production Floor. Performs other duties as management deems necessary. Supervisory None Responsibilities Minimum High School Diploma preferred or equivalent knowledge and experience to perform order Qualifications taking calculating invoicing understanding discounting etc. Some experience with Sales preferably wholesale. Must have a valid Driver s License. Preferably can speak and understand the Japanese or Chinese language. Knowledge Skills Preferably knowledgeable of institutional and restaurant business (food products). and Abilities Develops expertise in knowledge of True World products. Must be able to drive company vehicles. Must be able to learn computer software systems used Company Must be able to communicate clearly with customers vendors and co-workers. Must be courteous and professional at all times when dealing with customers and others. Must be accurate in completing essential documents pertaining to Sales Orders FDA regulations HACCP Reporting etc. after company training has been completed. Must be proficient at using customary office machines such as copiers faxes scanners and calculators. Physical Must be able to sit for several hours at a time. Requirements Must have manual dexterity to answer and place phone calls use cell phones use computer keyboard calculate amounts on adding machines copy fax and scan. Must be able to communicate clearly with our customers vendors and co-workers. Must be capable of lifting up to 40 lbs. on occasion and up to 10 lbs. frequently. Please submit resume and cover letter to msusan(at)trueworldfoods.com or fax to 847-718-0025