Sales Representative

OBS Smoked & Distribution - Renton
600 Powell Ave SW
Renton, WA 98057, USA

Our distribution center in Renton, WA is looking to hire a Sales Representative! This position generates sales through telephone calls and in-person presentations to existing and new food service customers as well as maintains daily communication and follow-up with accounts. Pay is $19.00 to $22.00 per hour DOE plus commissions.

• Spend 75% of work week in the field building business and rapport with customers taking orders
• Visit Key Account locations on a regular basis. Plan and review each week with Sales Manager
• Establish new accounts on a pace of three (3) per month minimum
• Keep track of budget and year over year Gross Profit $.
• Assist other sales team members in coverage of their territories as assigned if needed
• Work with Buyers, Vendors, and Sales Manager to secure and write contracted buys with Key Accounts
• Be out in the field most of the time working closely with chefs in the culinary community promoting seafood product
• Offer center of the plate suggestions to restaurants offering fresh and frozen product, as well as your seafood knowledge
• Perform cuttings on a regular basis with customers
• Maintain account information and build long-term relationships with customers
• Build a prospect list of key targets and plan with Sales Manager weekly and monthly on strategy
• Track mileage and other expenses monthly

• Passion for food and people is a must!
• Proficient in Word and Excel for word-processing and spreadsheet functions
• Good Listening and communication skills
• Knowledge of fresh and frozen seafood, Sushi Products, shellfish, crustaceans, as well as accompanying dry, jarred, and packaged goods
• Team Player and excellent customer service skills
• Desire to succeed in the seafood industry

• Medical/dental/vision/life insurance
• Wellness Program
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Company laptop and cell phone
• Discount on Seafood!

Drug and background checks required.

We take pride in a safe work environment. We are committed to creating a diverse and comfortable workplace for everyone. We are great Company to work for. OBS Smoked & Distribution LLC is an equal opportunity employer and provides for the recruitment, hiring, and promotion of women, handicapped persons, Disabled, Veterans, and members of all ethnic minority groups in all areas of work.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

• Bachelor's or better in Business Administration or related field.
• 3 years sales experience in food related industry.