Foodservice Sales Representative

1 month ago

Port Allen, United States Lyons Specialty Co., LLC Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

ABOUT US:

Lyons Specialty Company, LLC is an independent wholesale distributor servicing 500+ accounts in convenience store retail and foodservice across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas. We are a family owned and operated business with over 100 years of stability, experience, and success. Our success is based on a strong commitment to maximizing the potential of our customers and employees alike. We are dedicated to adding value and supporting the internal growth of our talented and committed team


ABOUT THE ROLE:

SNAPSHOT: The Foodservice Territory Sales Manager (FSTSM) represents and acts as the “Face of Lyons” providing the highest level of customer service to our retail and foodservice customers. The role is responsible for the overall foodservice sales and relationship management efforts for existing and prospective customers within an assigned territory.


  • DEPARTMENT: Foodservice Sales
  • REPORTS TO: Director of Foodservice
  • COMPENSATION: Base Salary + Commission, Bonus Eligibility, Car Allowance
  • BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Short/Long Term Disability, PTO, 401(K)
  • COMMITMENT: Full-Time
  • TERRITORY: Monroe, Louisiana


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Represents Lyons in a professional manner providing friendly service through direct communication and in-store customer support to build and foster profitable partnerships for both company and customer.
  • Serves, maintains, and manages a geographical sales territory ensuring the foodservice / deli business is developed within each account.
  • Executes foodservice sales plan and profit objectives based upon the department’s annual and long-term goals to achieve and exceed profitability.
  • Regularly calls and works with existing and new customers to provide analysis of current and potential foodservice capabilities and deli products that support customer needs and growth.
  • Works with our customers to build and grow weekly orders for mutual benefit using food knowledge and creative implementation.
  • Effectively communicates and educates customers on products, services, programs, credit terms, sales analysis reports and promotional strategies available through Lyons Specialty Co.
  • Ensures customers are provided with all the tools and training needed to properly place orders in a timely and consistent manner.
  • Works collaboratively with the accounting department and clients to ensure all balances are current based on pre-approved credit terms.
  • Attends mandatory monthly sales meetings both virtually and in-person.
  • Promotes and attends Lyons Specialty Co. annual trade show and other marketing events.


Requirements:

ABOUT YOU:

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.
  • 2+ years of foodservice, culinary, and/or restaurant related work experience. Visionary with food business instincts.
  • 3+ years professional and successful experience in outside sales and customer service at the distribution or retail level. In-store direct delivery / customer contact in Consumer Package Goods Sales preferred.
  • Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) and sales software.
  • Strong work ethic and self-motivated to have sound methods for follow-up and work independently of direct supervision and as part of a team.
  • Resides and ability to travel within the assigned territory.

KEY ABILITIES & SKILLS:

  • Strategic thinker, inquisitive, innovative, and creative to build relationships, network, link resources and apply business practices.
  • Enthusiastic and driven to prospect (cold call) for new business, build customer rapport and close the sale.
  • Interact effectively within all accounts and levels of management and employees through communication in-person, over-the-phone, and in-writing.

VALUABLE CHARACTERISTICS (that define Lyons Specialty Co. Culture):

  • Pride – Being and doing your best even when no one else is looking.
  • Passionate – The internal drive for individual, team, and company.
  • Adaptable – A willingness to change when necessary.
  • Resourceful – Using existing tools and processes to execute responsibilities timely and accurately.
  • Winning – Self-motivated and goal-driven to go out and win the day – EVERY DAY

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Applicable candidates will be required to submit authorization and successfully complete Pre-Employment Screening:

  • Criminal Background Investigation.
  • Motor Vehicle Record and Valid Driver’s License
  • Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol Test.

The above information is intended to describe the general nature, preferred abilities, and level of the work being performed by individuals assigned to this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment.


Lyons Specialty Co., LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to individual’s race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.



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