Regional Perishable Sales Executive

Job Details

DeLallo is seeking candidates for a Regional Perishable Sales Manager with experience specific to the grocery and CPG industry. Experience managing sales through food broker relationships is an advantage. Responsible to travel regionally to call on corporate-level accounts and deliver exceptional service to our customers.

• Level: Experienced
• Job Location:
  
  Chicago - (remote team), IL 60290
• Job Type: Full Time
• Education Level: 4 Year Degree
• Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $ per year
• Travel Percentage: 75% (overnight travel)
• Job Shift: Any
• Job Category:
  Sales

• Develop long-term customer partnerships that result in increased sales and margin growth
• Speak confidently and be knowledgeable about DeLallo products and benefits with customers and prospective clients
• Demonstrate knowledge of industry and customer brands, platforms, and strategies
• Ability to provide innovative, customer-focused ideas
• Execute business plans, resolve issues and deliver solutions to meet customer needs and drive profitable growth
• Conduct professional presentations on DeLallo product and service solutions

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
  Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years experience in the food or beverage industry is required; preferably in retail sales
• Successful sales and negotiating experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications:
  PowerPoint, Excel, Word
• Valid driver’s license without restrictions and proof of current vehicle insurance
• Must be available to maintain schedule appropriate with customer’s business operations and travel 75% or more
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within the company and assigned accounts
• Ability to rapidly adapt to changing business needs and priorities
• Willingness to learn and work in all areas of the business as needs dictate

• Competitive wages
• Bi-weekly pay
• 401k with company match

• Paid time off (can be cashed out in lieu of time off, if desired)
• Paid holidays off:
  New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
• Hospital Indemnity
• Term Life Insurance
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Free flu shots (all employees)

• Short-term and Long-term disability
• Accident
• Employee Assistance Program (Counseling, Legal, Financial, Work/Life)

• Career Advancement
• Opportunities to transfer to other locations or departments
• Training & Development
• Individualized Leadership Training Opportunities
• Individualized Intern Development

• Referral Program
• On-Line Purchase Discount