Contact
customers for orders, add-ons, etc., and process the orders through internal
order entry systems.
Phone
customers to highlight on-going promotions and opportunities to
up-sell/cross-sell to distribute slow moving items, close-out items and special
buy items.
Work closely
with a minimum of three Territory Managers to actively support their customers
and drive sales performance through regular, scheduled contact and suggestive,
persuasive selling.
Resolve
customer and Territory Manager questions in a timely manner, typically by
phone, email, text or other necessary means either by determining answer on own
or escalating to appropriate division / regional resources or external vendors,
as required.
Provide
administrative support to Territory Managers and division Sales Managers to
process credits, special orders, drop-ships, re-routing delivery days, will
calls, etc.
Respond to
price information queries, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Obtain quotes
from the Equipment and Supplies Department for the Territory Manager and/or
customer in order to enthusiastically promote equipment sales.
Utilize sample
policy to obtain samples for customers and/or Territory Managers.
Attend
department sales meetings, product trainings and cuttings to develop and grow
product and vendor knowledge.
Escalate
inquiries to Operations, Category Management, Finance, and Replenishment as
required.
Provide
vacation/back-up coverage to Territory Managers and weekend coverage for all
inbound Sales Coordinator calls.
Utilize proprietary U. S. Foodservice systems and tools to quickly and accurately answer queries.
***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
Education/Training: Must speak fluent Spanish High School
diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Related
Experience:
At least three (3) years of previous customer service experience required. Food service /
distribution experience
preferred. / Previous sales experience preferred, but not required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must speak fluent Spanish. Strong computer skills / aptitudes in applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills and solid problem resolution ability required. Candidate must have a solid customer service orientation, with ability to professionally and effectively influence/persuade customers to purchase products. Must also be able to process multiple issues simultaneously, driving them to successful resolution.