Sales Representative II

Location:

Miami, FL 33186, United States

Employee Type:
Full Time

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As a Sales Representative II, you will establish and foster relationships with key leaders in grocery stores, bakeries, delis and convenience stores to secure profitable sales in your territory. You will partner with customers to market Lipari products and services, collect orders and process credits, and ultimately ensure our retail partners, as well as Lipari, are successful. Given the importance of the relationships with our customers, you will be consistently in-person at customer locations across your territory for “Belly to Belly” consulting.

• Exhibit a professional leadership presence with an ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with existing customers
• Possessing an entrepreneurial spirit competitive edge to grow your business
• Keep customers within their payment terms and collecting payments when appropriate
• Be the customers’ consultant and the source for order collection
• Present new information, such as products, pricing, etc., to established customers

• High School Diploma/ GED required
• Bachelor Degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in B2B sales with in-person, “Belly to Belly” consultation to designated customers
• Experience with retailers in deli, bakery, convenience stores, grocers, etc. a plus
• Ability to market and present new items, programs and other ‘value-add’ services to customers
• Exhibit professionalism in appearance and communication
• Strong organization skills with ability to multi-task and work effectively under pressure
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and standard email applications
• Must be able to read, write and understand English; multiple languages a plus
• Ability to engage in a significant amount of territorial travel, regional sales meetings and other sales specific events
• Valid Driver License and reliable vehicle

Headquartered in Warren, Michigan, Lipari Foods is a leading independent distributor built around global and specialty foods. With a customer-first mindset, they serve customers through 67 depots across 32 states and growing. Lipari brings the world’s most craveable flavors to shelf with an end-to-end approach that combines exclusive and owned brands, retail services, innovative tools, and dependable delivery across 10 categories including deli, bakery, frozen/dairy, specialty grocery, international specialty, meat/seafood, packaging, confections, food service/prepared foods, and convenience.