Seafood Sales Specialist

Position Summary:

We are seeking a passionate and motivated Seafood Sales Specialist to join our dynamic team. This role is responsible for promoting and selling a variety of seafood products to our customers, building strong relationships with new and existing clients, and achieving sales targets. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of seafood products, excellent communication skills, and a customer-first mindset.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and repeat business.
• Provide expert advice on seafood selection, preparation, and sustainability to customers.
• Respond to inquiries, provide product recommendations, and close sales efficiently.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the full range of seafood products offered, including sourcing, seasonal availability, quality standards, and culinary applications.
• Stay up to date on industry trends, market pricing, and competitor offerings to effectively position products in the marketplace.
• Demonstrate the unique selling points of products, such as sustainability, freshness, and quality, to customers.
• Track sales activities and progress, reporting to management on performance and customer feedback.
• Prepare regular sales forecasts and reports on product sales, inventory levels, and customer trends.

• Proven experience in sales, preferably in the food industry or seafood sector.
• Strong knowledge of seafood products, including types of fish, shellfish, and crustaceans.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaborate in a team-oriented environment.
• Self-motivated and goal-driven with a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Familiarity with CRM software and basic sales tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• A passion for seafood and sustainability in the food industry is a plus.

The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.. .

• Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays.
• Health, Dental and Medical Benefits.
• Weekly pay.
• Life Insurance.
• 5% above cost for our high-quality food products.
• Employee discounts for travel and events.
• 401k.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Experience: Required
Languages: English - Advanced
Employment: Full-time

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