Territory: Jacksonville, FL
Summary: Our Sales Representatives are the backbone of the company’s growth in all market channels. As such, it is the responsibility of the Sales Representative to grow sales of the company’s products and services utilizing the approach, strategies and tactics prescribed by the Company.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications:
- Responsible for the sales execution of the company initiatives to promote BakeMark USA’s strategy of achieving the and maintaining the dominant market share position in the baking industry by taking steps necessary to identify and obtain orders for 100% of the supply needs of customers.
- Must be able to travel in local territory approximately 90%-100% of the time. Overnight travel may be required.
- Experience in sales and closing of sales.
- Understanding of the sales process and dynamics.
- A commitment to excellent customer service.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills.
- Unequivocally motivated to win business opportunities and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Superb interpersonal skills, including the ability to quickly build rapport with both customers and suppliers.
- Experience using computers for a variety of tasks. Competency in Microsoft applications including Outlook. Competency in Word, Excel and Internet preferred.
- Must have, and maintain, a valid driver's license. Must maintain current auto insurance.
- Two years of hands-on bakery experience a plus; two years of prior route sales experience a plus, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Prior Baking Industry experience highly desirable.
- Other duties as assigned to reach Company goals.
Compensation:
- Base of no less than $60k/ year to start
- Sales Plan to move to 100% commission within 6 months
- 7 Holidays plus PTO
- Mileage reimbursement
- Base of no less than $60k/ year to start
BakeMark is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BakeMark via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written agreement in place for this position from BakeMark HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of BakeMark. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BakeMark as a result of the referral or through other means.
BakeMark is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment, in accordance with the requirements of all applicable state and federal laws, on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age or any other basis prohibited by law.
Skills Required
- Experience in sales and closing sales
- Understanding of the sales process and dynamics
- Excellent customer service commitment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build rapport with customers and suppliers
- Computer experience and proficiency with Microsoft applications, including Outlook
- Valid driver's license
- Current auto insurance
- Ability to travel locally approximately 90% to 100% of the time
- Two years of hands-on bakery experience
- Two years of prior route sales experience or equivalent education and experience
- Prior baking industry experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Internet applications
What We Do
BakeMark is a bakery manufacturer and distributor serving professional baking and food businesses across the United States and Canada. The company supplies bakery ingredients, frozen solutions, products, and supplies, supported by manufacturing, distribution, research and development, technical assistance, and customer service. Founded in 1892, BakeMark focuses on helping bakery customers grow while creating value throughout the baking and food industry.
