Outside Sales Representative (Houston)

Company: Quality Bakery Products, INC
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 22, 2024

Job Description:

Quality Bakery Products, Inc. is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of bakeries and system food services. Our growing Company is part of an established, privately held, well-funded, multi-national group with German roots.The current business has a Texas focus with growth in all States across the nation. Our customers are serviced by our own truck fleet and logistic partners. The plant has 130-150 employees, mostly plant workers, all non-Union, active at the HQ Plant.Role Description:Our outside sales representative hunts for new business prospects, sets appointments with decision makers and builds lasting relationships to increase sales of our bakery finished products and ingredients. The sales representative also supports our distributors by collaborating with their sales team on targeted accounts, educating them on products and applications, and making joint sales calls and product presentations to help develop close new business.Responsibilities:Identify, prospect, and open new accounts with bakeries, restaurants, and retail stores within the greater (insert city or region covered) area.Conduct meetings, cold calls, prospecting, and territory buildout to expand the customer base and achieve sales targets.Maintain and nurture existing client relationships, ensuring customer satisfaction and fostering long-term partnerships.Knowledge and practice of consultative selling skills to identify customer needs and base product recommendations around solutions to fill those needs.Possess strong sales presentation skills to showcase the product line and close deals.Must possess excellent organizational skills and be a self-starter, with outside sales experience.Passion for providing exceptional customer service, problem solving, and timely communication to customers, as well as QBP Management and support staff.Support our distributors within the territory by educating them on our products and application, assisting in identifying accounts with potential for our products, and attending joint sales calls to help close business.Qualifications:Minimum of 2+ years of B2B outside food sales experience, preferably in the bakery category.Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel within the assigned territory.A background in developing new business, managing the sales cycle from prospecting to closing and maintaining accounts.Excellent prospecting and territory buildout experience.Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.Goal and results orientated. Demonstrated success of meeting and surpassing sales plan.Experience working closely with independent and multi-chain restaurants, bakeries, and grocery stores.Experience supporting and working with distributors, sales representatives, and staff.Benefits:Sponsored Coverages401k PlanHealth InsuranceDentalLife Insurance (Voluntary)Long Term DisabilityShort Term Disability100% Company Paid Coverages Vision
Employee OnlyFree Life Insurance- $10,000.00Teladoc
Employee and depends.Additional BenefitsPaid HolidaysPaid Time Off (PTO)Seniority RecognitionEmployee Appreciation (Monthly)Car AllowanceQuality Bakery Products is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides Equal Employment Opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law.

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