Company Description The company is an emerging food sales organization focused on connecting quality food products with a broad range of customers through modern sales channels. Operations emphasize reliability, customer satisfaction, and long-term client relationships.
Team members work collaboratively to expand market reach and improve the customer experience. The company values professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to meeting customer needs. Remote work practices and flexible collaboration tools support an agile, results-oriented environment.
Role Description This is a remote, contract role for a Food Salesperson responsible for promoting and selling food products to retailers, wholesalers, restaurants, and other buyers. Day-to-day tasks include identifying and contacting prospective clients, presenting product features and pricing, preparing quotes, and following up to close sales.
The role involves maintaining regular communication with existing customers, tracking orders, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure accurate and timely delivery.
The Food
Salesperson will monitor market trends, gather customer feedback, and share insights to support product positioning and promotional efforts. Accurate recordkeeping of sales activities and adherence to company policies and performance targets are expected.
Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in food sales, FMCG sales, or related commercial roles, with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
Strong customer relationship management skills, including the ability to build trust, handle objections, and negotiate pricing and terms.
Solid communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain product benefits clearly to diverse customer types.
Comfort with remote work, including proficiency with online communication tools, CRM systems, and basic office software.
Good organizational and time-management abilities to manage pipelines, prioritize leads, and maintain accurate sales records.
Knowledge of food products, food safety basics, and market dynamics in the food industry is highly beneficial.
Self-motivated, goal-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently under a contract arrangement.
High level of professionalism, ethical conduct, and respect for non-discriminatory and inclusive business practices.