Jobs in Lake Charles
Home Jobs

Jobs in Lake Charles

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results

Set your location
Sales Representative Louisiana West
Gulf Coast Produce Distributors, Inc.
Lake Charles, LA
General Summary: Achieves maximum sales profitability, growth and account penetration within an assigned territory and/or market segment by e...
$45k – $65k/year Apply Now
Sales Representative Louisiana West

General Summary: Achieves maximum sales profitability, growth and account penetration within an assigned territory and/or market segment by effectively selling the company’s products and/or...

$45k – $65k/year Apply Now

General Summary:

Achieves maximum sales profitability, growth and account penetration within an assigned territory and/or market segment by effectively selling the company’s products and/or related services to include but not limited to fresh and frozen produce fruits and vegetables, proteins, spices, dairy, juices and both dry and paper goods.

Core Responsibilities:
• Owns the overall profitability and sales growth of the Baton Rouge West region, which includes Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Alexandria and Lake Charles
• Works with the Head of Sales to create and exceed annual sales targets.
• Communicates and builds strong relationships with new and existing customers.
• Establishes, develops and maintains business relationships with current customers and prospective customers in the assigned territory/market segment to generate new business for the organization’s products/services.
• Makes telephone calls and in-person visits and presentations to existing and prospective customers.
• Arranges business meetings with prospective customers and holds business reviews with top customers while negotiating deals and contracts for independent and multi-unit opportunities.
• Monitors and understands the competition’s presence in the market and develops competitive strategies to gain market share while evaluating both risk and opportunities for territory expansions or consolidations.
• Expedites the resolution of customer’s problems and complaints.
• Coordinates sales efforts with marketing, sales management, purchasing, accounting, logistics and technical service groups.
• Plans and organizes personal sales strategy by maximizing the Return on Time Investment for the territory/segment. Keeps Head of Sales informed on performance by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses.
• Supplies management with oral and written reports on customer’s needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.
• Keeps abreast of product applications, technical services, market conditions, competitive activities, advertising and promotional trends through the reading of pertinent literature and consulting with Head of Sales.
• Participates in trade shows and conventions.
• Utilizes his/her laptop, understands all functions of the company’s operating systems to include updating customer specifications, data entry, credit reporting and customer trends.
• Immediately communicate with customers during the events of daily out of stocks, short ships or recoveries while proactively responding with a plan of action to recover as needed.
• Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.

Qualifications:
• Demonstrated history and background in providing exceptional customer service to new and existing customers.
• Three years minimal experience in food service or equivalent sales industries.
• Ability to work independently while applying critical thinking methods.
• Reliable transportation with valid driver’s license and no DUI convictions within the past three years
• Ability to work flexible schedule while being on-call for customer needs to include evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Competitive Benefits:
• Company cell phone and laptop.
• Car fund and fuel allowance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Voluntary life, accident, cancer, disability and hospital indemnity plans.
• Weekly competitive compensation with bonus incentives and contest.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Career advancement opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person
Employees Feedback

No feedback yet. Once people respond to this job, that activity will show here.

Similar Jobs
Business Development Representative (BDR)
Position Overview The Business Development Representative (BDR) at OptiSigns plays a crucial role in generating net-new pipeline opportuniti...
Corporate + Event Sales Associate
Position Overview Corporate Event Sales Associate About Us Flowers for Dreams is ushering in a craft flower movement. Locally crafted flo...
Graphic Designer (Hybrid)
Our nonprofit client is seeking a Graphic Designer to join their team for an ongoing, hybrid contract in Arlington, VA. Candidates are expect...
Graphic Designer Job at Apex Bank in Knoxville
Not all banks are created equal. Ranked the #1 Community Bank in Tennessee and #2 in the nation by ICBA, Apex Bank is redefining what communi...
Institute for Justice is hiring: Junior Graphic...
The Institute for Justice – the National Law Firm for Liberty – seeks a full-time Junior Graphic Designer to join our award-winning Communica...
Furniture Sales Representative
Responsible product lines within assigned territory. Acquire new accounts and penetrate the established customer base. Properly complete all ...
LF Sales Rep
LeafFilter Gutters and Gutter protection Position Overview No cold calling- no sweepstake giveaway- real people confirming your leads. Jo...
Sales Representative
Sales reps solicit orders for all products listed in their book from each of their retail accounts. They also sell these retailers' business-...
Outside Sales Representative (Training Provided)
What if your income had no ceiling, your weekends were always free, and you had a proven system backing you up from day one? About Platinum ...
Outside Sales Representative - Evansville, IN
At UniFirst, we’re a global leader in uniform rental and facility service solutions for businesses across industries - from manufacturing and...

Why are you reporting this?

No Result Found - Want Us to keep Searching?

Try changing your keyword, or enter your email and we'll let you know when something relevant gets posted.

Get More from Handyhubb

Special discount

Inside Tips

Early Access to new features

You're In!

We've added you in the list.

Expect early access, insider updates, and exclusive offers straight to your inbox

Got it.

We'll let you know when something pops up.