Territory Sales Manager

WHAT CHEFS WANT! – SOUTHEAST: TERRITORY SALES MANAGER

OVERVIEW OF ROLE:

• Highly effective liaison between current, prospective and returning partners of What Chefs Want! - Southeast

ATTRIBUTES OF SUCCESS:

• General Product Knowledge
• Industry Knowledge of our Customer Base
• Self-Management Capability
• Quick Solution Seeking
• Proactive Mentality
• Strong Interpersonal Communication Acumen: ‘Cold Calls’, ‘warm calls’, garnering relationships with partners and continually addressing their needs as we support each other.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Positive Attitude & Strong Work Ethic
• Former sales experience is beneficial, but not required.
• Former Restaurant, Hotel or Food Service Hospitality is beneficial, but not required.
• Basic Technological Knowledge of: Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Reliable transportation with the ability to travel within the designated territory. At times, 4-6 hours of drive time may be required daily.

BENEFITS:

• Ample paid time off and holidays.
• Two health plans to choose from with partial employer contribution towards premium.
• 401-k eligibility after 1 year of employment. Currently zero Employer matching % but we plan to contribute in the future.
• Personal account with the company to purchase goods at-cost.

COMPANY PROVIDED RESOURCES:

• Cell phone and data plan
• Laptop computer
• Fuel card for all gas expense associated with work travel
• Expense Card for no out of pocket costs associated with the role's responsibilities

COMPENSATION:

• Base Salary: Upon experience and reviewed annually according to performance.
• Incentivized Commission Structure: Performance based and subject to adjustment as the nature of role evolves.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Commission pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Travel requirement:

• Up to 75% travel

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Johnson City, TN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road