Food Service Sales Consultant; Washington, DC

Description

FoodPRO is a trusted wholesale restaurant supplier and food-service distributor of fresh cut steaks, fish, and produce, as well as non-perishable groceries and food service supplies. FoodPRO has served a loyal clientele for over 80 years throughout Maryland, Northern Virginia, D.C., and Pennsylvania.

We are looking for enthusiastic Food Service Consultants in Washington, DC to help grow our business. These are exciting times here at FoodPRO and we are confident that this opportunity will provide a strong career path.

The Food Service Consultant will:

• Develop new accounts, further develop existing accounts and minimize business erosion to achieve profitable sales growth and goals within assigned territory
• Prospect and cold call on independent restaurants within assigned territory
• Develop and maintain product diversity within accounts by building rapport and ensuring customer satisfaction and confidence with the FoodPRO team
• Research customer business needs and develop a mix of products and services to meet needs
• Stay up to date on industry trends and recommend products to customers, based on business needs and goals
• Be informed of market conditions, product innovations and best practices to review with customers as part of value‑added services provided
• Project a positive image when representing FoodPRO to customers
• Prepare and conduct business reviews with key accounts
• Drive personal vehicle to customer accounts, company meetings, special functions, etc.
• Attend and participate in general sales meetings held monthly
• Communicate and collect accounts receivable as necessary, working with the credit department and customer; collect balances due based on approved credit terms

• Experience working in kitchens and restaurants is a must (FOH or BOH)
• Must be passionate about food
• Must have a working knowledge of food preparation and the restaurant industry
• Must be self‑motivated, dedicated, focused and outgoing
• Basic computer skills required
• Valid driver's license required / Reliable Transportation
• Must live in the DMV