Sales Specialist

Join to apply for the Sales Specialist role at Mr Greens Produce . 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants. Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Mr Greens Produce. Talent Acquisition Specialist | Recruitment | HR Specialist Looking for Outside Sales Reps in the Gainesville area! Mr Greens has proudly grown into one of the largest privately-owned produce distributors in Texas and Florida. With deliveries 365 days a year, 7 days a week, and multiple runs per day, Mr Greens has set the gold standard for service. Mr Greens serves a large variety of clients, including restaurants, hotels, country clubs, caterers, grocery stores, and retail outlets. Establish new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedules to call on existing or potential sales outlets and other trade factors. Focus sales efforts by studying the existing and potential volume of accounts. Submit orders by referring to price lists and product literature. Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, and product uses. Provide product information and practical training to customer personnel. Submit activity and results reports such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses. Stay up to date on trends by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc. Recommend changes in products, services, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments. Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, preparing reports, and making recommendations to the management team. Attend and participate in sales and district meetings. Communicate and collect accounts receivable as necessary, working with the credit department and client; collect all balances due based on approved credit terms. Coordinate with the Transportation department to prepare client delivery windows and troubleshoot order challenges (out-of-stock items, special orders, low inventory, etc.). Review and analyze daily and weekly reports such as special-order requests, customer bid files, and sales/gross profit margin data. Other duties may be assigned. To be successful, candidates should demonstrate: Results-oriented approach Conceptual thinking Ability to build trust Customer focus Effective communication skills Requirements At least 2 years of outside B2B sales experience in the Food and/or Produce Industry. High school diploma required. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and time management skills. Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently. Proficiency in basic PC skills, including Excel and MS Outlook. Must pass pre-employment background and drug screening. Must reside in the Gainesville area. Must be at least 21 years old. Physical Demands & Work Conditions: The physical demands of this role include driving, sitting, standing, walking, and using hands for computer and phone work. Occasionally, lifting/moving up to 20 pounds is required. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, PTO, holiday pay, company phone/laptop, incentives, bonus, and 401(k). Mr. Greens is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering applicants without regard to protected characteristics under law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mr Greens Produce