Job Description

Position: Salesperson Food Service – Territory Sales Manager - Northern Connecticut & Western Massachusetts Areas

Salary: Negotiable

Day Shift: 9am To 5pm* - (Flexible)

Work Week: Monday – Friday – (Flexible)

City Line is seeking a Salesperson, Territory Manager. We are a food distributor delivering a broad range of food products to customers in 4 states. City Line is known as an industry leader in supplying restaurants, schools, caterers, hotels, and country clubs. Excellent commission-based salary and bonus opportunity along with full range of benefits comes with the position.

Founded in 1930, City Line Distributors has proudly upheld three generations of quality and service. Today, we stand as New England’s leading independent full-service food distributor. In 1996, we completed the construction of our cutting-edge processing warehouse and office facility, boasting over 2.5 million cubic feet designed to store products at nine optimal temperature settings, ensuring freshness daily. Our entire facility is USDA inspected , guaranteeing top-quality products.

Our professional sales team is committed to providing personal, one-on-one service , an approach that has allowed us to build lasting relationships with food establishments for over 75 years. With our extensive experience, we understand exactly what your establishment needs to thrive.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides sales throughout the Rhode Island region supporting the facilitation of order and delivery interaction between foodservice customers and City Line Food Service in all aspects of the sales.

• Services existing accounts as assigned.
• Gains understanding of broker relationships to assist in key customer assignments.
• Assists with the delivery of appropriate marketing materials.
• Assists and participate in customer events and segment shows.
• Assists with the demonstration of products and discussion of applications.
• Gains expertise in the RI area of sales consultation to ensure sales process development.
• Verifies orders with customers including receiving information, discussing orders and credits with customers.
• Observes management of accounts receivables.
• Participates on business reviews, negotiating, understanding and use of market research.
• Participates and contributes to the RI region team efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• After the initial training and growth period this is a commission paid position.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• This position requires customer focus with comprehensive communication skills and the ability to express yourself verbally.
• Must be a strategic thinker, inquisitive, innovative, and creative in order to build relationships, network, link resources and apply business practices.
• Ability to work effectively in teams and display integrity and honesty.
• Must be goal driven, have good organizational and administration skills in order to self-manage and develop discipline and be flexible and coachable.
• Must be able to meet and exceed sales performance goals and execute good time and territory management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years food service sales experience
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Office, and Outlook
• Strong analytical skills
• Food product knowledge very helpful
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Accuracy and commitment to customer service
• Ability to interact with customers, colleagues, and suppliers professionally
• Ability to work under pressure

BENEFITS

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Free Life Insurance Coverage
• Weekly Pay Checks
• Direct Deposit
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Days
• Vacation Days
• Employee Referral Bonus $500
• 401(k) Company Match 50%*
• Short Term Disability Plan
• Free Flu Shot
• Free Thanksgiving Turkey
• Employee Discounts

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