Job Information
Base Salary: Competitive Bonus: Benefits: Other Compensation:
Skills and Experience
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• 10 yrs., incl. field sales in Deli Retail Sales
• Travel at least 50-60%
• Excellent oral/written communication skills,
• Superior customer service/relations and presentation skills
• Demonstrated problem solving and negotiation skills
• Proficient financial and analytical skills
• Demonstrable history delivering superior results in a performance based company
• Normally requires: B.A./B.S.
• Must have proficient computer skills; should be proficient with Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to pass a post-offer physical & drug screen. Required
SFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Description
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SUGAR FOODS CORPORATION
1000 times a second someone in the US consumes a product that we make.
Our name made a WHOLE LOT OF SENSE in 1948 when we began with bulk sugar distribution throughout the New York Metro area which led to our marketing and distribution of one of the most recognizable sweetener brands, Sweet ’N Low®.
However, today — we’re not just sugar any more. Instead, today it is more accurate to say we are SUGAR and FOODS. In addition to sugar and sweeteners, we currently offer an extensive and diverse product line of croutons, non-dairy creamer, crunchy salad toppings, stuffing, snacks, and more.
Our customers recognize us as industry professionals whose reliability and soundness have been tested and proven for over 60 years. We are committed to building loyal, long–term relationships with our customers and we are committed to continue to excel under the name people know us —Sugar Foods Corporation.
In this critical role you will:
- Manage territory sales/margin/profit growth for Retail Deli products.
- Develop and deliver sales presentations in a professional manner by: **developing sales and marketing proposals for customers
- maintaining up-to-date awareness of industry trends & consumer preferences
- making regular sales calls to develop relationships and follow up on leads
- acting to close deals & finalize contracts
- developing & regularly updating promotional materials
- meeting established sales quotas and revenue goals
- Participate in sales forecasting and planning in an effective manner by:
- researching, developing & maintaining long & short range sales & marketing plans
- determining market strategies & goals for each product
- researching and developing lists of potential customers
- establishing long-term, ongoing repeat relationships
- doing market research to determine customer needs
- evaluating product marketability in terms of customers’ needs
- following up on sales leads and making cold calls on potential customers
