Food Service Field Representative (Maine/New Hampshire)
Sid Wainer & Son
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Sid Wainer & Son, based in New Bedford, MA, has been the most prominent importer and distributor of specialty produce in the country since 1914. In addition to produce, Sid Wainer & Son offers artisanal cheese and specialty foods, including their exclusive Jansal Valley® line. Sid Wainer & Son supplies over 25,000 of the finest restaurants, hotels, gourmet shops, retailers, and caterers both domestically and internationally.
Summary/Objective
The Food Service Field Representative is responsible for sourcing, creating, and maintaining connections with our customers. This position requires in-depth knowledge of restaurant kitchen operations and menu creation, as well as specialty food retailers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implement sales strategies by speaking to some of the best chefs in the world.
- Implement sales strategies by working with independent specialty retailers.
- Gain new business by working through a sales funnel process
- Responsible for winning back lost business through our value proposition and customer commitment.
- Practice sound judgment and discretion with company's best interest always in mind.
- Expand the current, established customer base in a territory.
- Monitor internal, external, and competitor activity and report in meaningful and actionable way to management.
- Foster a sense of teamwork and employ creativity with chefs to create menus to exceed their expectations.
- The drive and commitment to stay current with food trends and seasonal items.
- Provide the highest level of customer service by supporting customers in their overall experience.
Required, Education and Experience:
Education
- 4-year degree in Business or related field preferred.
Experience
- Strong background in culinary industry.
- Restaurant management experience preferred.
- Proficient in MS Office and e-mail.
Key Competencies
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Care
- Paid Vacations
- Paid Holidays
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance (Company paid)
- Quarterly bonus pay
- Short/Long Term Disability Insurance (Company paid)
- Employee Product Discounts