Sales Representative

Job Description

Job Description

Gold Coast Linen Services is looking for an Outside Sales Representative to join their sales team. In this lucrative role, you will proactively seek out and develop effective working relationships with new customers in the Boca Raton and Ft. Lauderdale area, securing new sales for the company and developing a network of prospects! This is an outside sales position in which you will prospect for new businesses – targeting food and beverage establishments of all sizes, in the growing South Florida market. If you have a passion for excellence and developing a territory, we encourage you to join our sales team.

Job Responsibilities

As an Outside Sales Representative, you will develop new business opportunities within the food & beverage industry using your professional sales background. You will call upon business owners, senior-level decision makers, and executives to promote Gold Coast Linen's' solutions in support of prospects' linens, chef apparel, apron, mats, and other facility service needs. You are expected to prospect in both conventional and creative means -- ranging from cold-calling, to social networking and tele-prospecting in order to build customer rapport.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate will have prior success in business-to-business sales; experience selling solutions, versus commodities, in a highly competitive market; strong prospecting (in person cold calling, over the phone and via the Internet) and closing skills; a stable work history; experience with contractual business sales (i.e. office equipment, business systems, communication solutions, etc.); and have a demonstrated history of continual learning & self-improvement. Essentially, we are looking for a 'hunter'!

Additional requirements of the Outside Sales Representative include:

• High School diploma
• Advanced education preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• General computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office: including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Experience with sales prospecting software such as Wingmate or Salesforce.com, preferred
• 3 years experience cold calling (outbound and in person), preferred
• Possess a 'hunter' mentality
• Service industry experience helpful, but not necessary
• Possessing a valid driver’s license, proof of car insurance, and a dependable vehicle
• Bilingual is a plus

Company Benefits

We are proud to take care of the diligent men and women who make our success possible! We provide our Sales Team with a competitive compensation plan that includes a base salary ($45k to $55k) and monthly commissions. Total compensation expectation between $80k to $100k plus if you achieve your sales goals. You will also receive an excellent benefits package as well as laptop, cellphone, and car allowance.

Additional benefits available to the Outside Sales Representative include:

• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for Employees & Family
• Life Insurance for Employees & Family
• Vacation/Sick/Personal Time