Sales Associate

Sales associate

Spanish Grain Store Limited invites applicants for the position-

SALES ASSOCIATE

Key Responsibilities

• Visit customer locations and conduct customer needs assessments.
• Develop and maintain a portfolio of existing and prospective customers.
• Identify new sales opportunities and generate leads through research and networking.
• Prepare monthly reports on customer purchasing patterns, sales trends and opportunities for product upselling and cross-selling.
• Monitor customer accounts and follow up on outstanding matters.
• Liaise with the Accounts Receivable Department regarding customer account issues and collections.
• Deliver excellent customer service in accordance with company standards.
• Address customer concerns and communicate issues promptly to management.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, sales activities and market intelligence.
• Achieve established sales targets and performance objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Sales or a related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in sales and customer service.
• Experience in wholesale and retail would be an asset.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong customer service orientation and professional demeanor.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain productive customer relationships.
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong leadership, initiative and decision-making
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Special Requirements

• Valid Food Handler's Permit.
• Willingness to travel to customer locations
• Operate a motor vehicle

Spanish Grain Store Limited invites applicants for the position-

SALES ASSOCIATE

Key Responsibilities

• Visit customer locations and conduct customer needs assessments.
• Develop and maintain a portfolio of existing and prospective customers.
• Identify new sales opportunities and generate leads through research and networking.
• Prepare monthly reports on customer purchasing patterns, sales trends and opportunities for product upselling and cross-selling.
• Monitor customer accounts and follow up on outstanding matters.
• Liaise with the Accounts Receivable Department regarding customer account issues and collections.
• Deliver excellent customer service in accordance with company standards.
• Address customer concerns and communicate issues promptly to management.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, sales activities and market intelligence.
• Achieve established sales targets and performance objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Sales or a related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in sales and customer service.
• Experience in wholesale and retail would be an asset.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong customer service orientation and professional demeanor.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain productive customer relationships.
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong leadership, initiative and decision-making
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Special Requirements

• Valid Food Handler's Permit.
• Willingness to travel to customer locations
• Operate a motor vehicle