Culinary Sales Representative

Santa Fe Culinary Pros:
Turn Your Kitchen Experience into a High-Earning Seafood Sales Career.

Santa Monica Seafood is hiring a Culinary Outside Sales Representative in Santa Fe, NM. This is a strong fit for chefs, sous chefs, kitchen managers, restaurant operators, or food service sales professionals who want to use their culinary knowledge to help restaurants with seafood sourcing, menu ideas, costing, and quality. Base salary starts at $100K starting salary
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• Research new opportunities to sell seafood products by visiting existing customers and prospecting new customers.
• Analyze customer business opportunities by identified vertical markets.
• Develop and deliver sales presentations and close sales in a professional and effective manner.
• Planning skills on Menu ideas and food costing.
• Maintain order guides and pricing files using product and/or customer analysis and comparisons.
• Keep informed of new products, and other general information of interest to customers.
• Participate in developing long and short-range sales and marketing plans. Conduct training sessions for key clients and their staff. Develop marketing and ad strategies for restaurant clients.
• Meet all monthly sales and margin objectives and annual sales budgets.

• Culinary training and experience a MUST
• Strong skills in Sales Presentations and crafting compelling proposals
• Proven experience in Relationship Building and creating long-term partnerships
• Exceptional Customer Service skills with a focus on exceeding client expectations
• Strong Communication skills, including verbal and written proficiency
• Demonstrated ability in New Business Development and lead generation
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Proficiency with CRM software and sales analytics preferred
• Experience in the food or seafood industry is a plus
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within assigned territory