Sales Representative - New Orleans

<p></p> Position Summary: <p></p> The Area Manager position will perform the following duties: <p></p> Position Responsibilities: <br /> <br /> <ul><li> Manages a geographical sales territory ensuring that independent and regional account business is developed and budgeted sales and profit objectives are achieved. </li><li> Regularly calls on existing and potential customers. </li><li> Develops and executes business plans. </li><li> Effectively manages time and resources to attain results. </li><li> Builds business through support of company branded product. </li><li> Manages pricing and monitors credit term compliance. </li></ul><p></p> Required Qualifications <p></p> High school diploma or GED. <br /> 2 years of industry related experience or a degree from a culinary school will be considered equivalent experience. <br /> Outside sales experience in a fast paced environment. <br /> Excellent verbal and written presentation skills, organizational and time management skills, strong desire to build new business, strong work ethic and attention to details, excellent customer service skills. <br /> Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. <br /> Position requires extensive local travel- valid drivers license and clean MVR with dependable means of transportation. <br /> Infrequent lifting of 25 30 pounds may be required. <br /> This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test. <p></p> Preferred Qualifications <p></p> 4 years college degree or 2 years Business to Business sales experience. <br /> Foodservice distribution experience