Job details
Job type full-time number of hires for this role 1
Qualifications
Outside sales: 3 years (required)
Driver`s license (required)
Full job description
Larue distributing, inc(larue) is expanding and has an excellent opportunity for an sales representative-business development specialist The sales rep has the autonomy to manage their workday to efficiently cover their territory, establishing, building, and maintaining relationships by representing larue`s roasting and packaging servicesYou will:
Plan and manage your time for effective territory coverage.
Balance responsibilities of both inside and outside sales activities.
Educate the customer on the product and services.
Provide appropriate sales support to customers and distributors.
Demonstrate leadership with current accounts and prospects.
Accept direction and assume leadership as appropriate.
Collaborate with colleagues to generate growth.
Have an uncapped income potential.
Larue was founded in 1972 by verlyn l’heureux as fountain products of nebraska, a franchise selling fountain products including freeze dried coffees, teas, and soups to businesses in eastern nebraskaMrL’heureux grew the business to include nebraska, iowa, and northern colorado.
In 1975, the company incorporated and changed it’s name to larue distributing, incLarue entered the fresh roasted coffee business, and introduced it’s own private label, `larue` brand, which is roasted to each customer’s specificationsLarue quickly expanded into restaurants, convenience stores, and institutional coffee servicesBy the mid-1980’s, larue had expanded throughout six states and increased its product line to over 230 products including non-carbonated beverages, cappuccino products, snacks, and paper supplies.
Today, larue services convenience stores, restaurants, institutions, and business offices nationwide from its roasterie.
Founder and ceo l’heureux attributes the growth of larue to loyal employees, excellent customer service, and quality products offered at competitive prices.
Larue is an equal opportunity employer
Summary
Increase sales and profits by growing key, targeted customer accounts.
Essential duties and responsibilities
· service and grow existing customer baseDevelop and implement business plans and develop customer relationship to expand product sales.
· prospect, source, cold-call and follow up on leads to generate sales.
· serve as the initial contact with potential clients and successfully generate a lead or sale when making outside sales calls.
· successfully create and build relationships to secure new sales and achieve or exceed annual personal sales goals.
· draft timely and accurate proposals.
· lead the client proposal process: developing budgets/pricing, drafting proposals or contracts and successfully delivering the presentation(s).
· timely respond to customer inquiries and follow through on sales requests.
· weekly generate a top prospect list and work closely with marketing to generate sales leads.
· monthly, prepare sales report showing sales volume, potential sales, and areas of proposed client base expansion.
· participate in sales training and demonstrate professional sales techniques.
· effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
· participate in networking events and community civic organizations to generate leads.
Job type: full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Paid training
Travel reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Work from home
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to friday
No nights
Supplemental pay:
Commission pay
Experience:
Outside sales: 3 years (required)
License/certification:
Driver`s license (required)
Work location:
Multiple locations
Work remotely:
Yes
Work location: multiple locations
