Sales Representative

POSITION SUMMARY

Tropic Fish Sales Representative is responsible for achieving and exceeding Company Sales goals pertaining to Sales growth and profitability; utilizing appropriate selling practices and various methods to introduce and promote both new and existing products/services to current and prospective customers responsibly and professionally.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following

• Introduce, promote, and sell new and existing products/services utilizing proper selling practices to existing and prospective customers
• Perform daily needs assessments for existing and potentially new customers
• Develop and maintain a high level of positive rapport with business establishments as well as the local community you serve. Develop lasting relationships/partnerships
• Achieve and exceed sales goals and targets as directed by the Director of Sales to drive sales revenue and profitability
• Regularly visit and call on existing and prospective customers daily to provide competitive pricing and services
• Maintain a concise record of account information; including contacts, ph#, email addresses, special requirements, etc
• Work regularly with Director of Sales to determine strategies, price schedules, discounts, promotions, contracts, marketing programs, etc.
• Prepare various daily, weekly, monthly reports for review
• Retrieve and place customer orders into the Company system
• Utilize Company portal to retrieve customer information, stock status information, item codes, etc to ensure correctness of order
• Supply Director of Sales with information and reports pertaining to customer needs, problems, interests, competition, marketplace information, etc. Provide recommendations to resolve issues
• Perform product demonstrations if required
• Clearly communicate and update customers on production issues, delays, concerns, and solutions.
• Be a contributing member to the Sales team and Company efforts
• Perform 'Cold Calling" regularly
• Perform any other job functions as required by Director of Sales

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma; College Degree preferred
• 1 year sales experience in the Seafood industry and/or 2 years experience in Product Sales
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain a high degree of judgement, especially when working with information that is confidential in nature.
• Proven selling, communication, time management, organizational, and negotiation skills
• Competent in computer skills: Microsoft Office Application-Excel, Word and Outlook, etc. Strong technical abilities
• High level of interpersonal skills; Proven record of establishing positive rapport with various businesses and the community
• Must have valid Driver's license; current registration and vehicle insurance documents. Clean abstract required

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

• Health insurance