Outside Sales Representative
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Industry: Wholesale Food Distribution
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Schedule: Full-Time, On-Site / Field-Based
About the Role
A well-established wholesale distributor of frozen kosher food products is seeking a driven Outside Sales Representative to grow its business by developing new customer relationships while managing and expanding an existing portfolio of wholesale accounts. This is a field-based role for someone who enjoys meeting customers face-to-face, generating new business, and building long-term partnerships through exceptional service and consistent follow-up.
Key Responsibilities
- Prospect and acquire new wholesale customers through cold calling, in-person visits, networking, and referrals.
- Visit supermarkets, grocery stores, delis, specialty retailers, and other wholesale customers to introduce products and generate new business.
- Present product lines, promotions, and seasonal offerings to prospective and existing customers.
- Manage and grow an existing portfolio of customer accounts by strengthening relationships and increasing sales.
- Identify opportunities to expand product placement and increase sales within existing accounts.
- Conduct regular account visits to ensure customer satisfaction and maintain strong business relationships.
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure accurate order fulfillment and excellent customer service.
- Resolve customer concerns in a timely and professional manner.
- Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, sales activity, and follow-up.
- Stay informed on customer needs, market trends, and competitive products.
Requirements
- Previous outside sales, route sales, B2B sales, or wholesale distribution experience preferred.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage a sales territory.
- Comfortable spending the majority of the workday in the field visiting customers.
- Organized with strong time management and follow-up skills.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.