Outside Sales Representative

Outside Sales Representative - Candidate must reside in the San Antonio, Texas area

Primary sales task include:

• Prospect and manage existing accounts while showing incremental growth through new account generation
• Grow distribution and merchandising in area retail outlets while increasing base accounts through additional sales
• Meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and yearly new business and revenue goals
• Establish promotional plans and execute with key customers
• Develop professional business relationships with a wide array of people through strategic business approaches
• Network and build relationships within territory in order to further business relationships and drive preference for Swisher Sweets products
• Manage and maintain the assets and tools provided by the company (i.e. Company car, products, samples, cell phone, laptop, corporate credit card, etc...)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in consumer packaged goods. Retail sales and merchandising preferred.
• Well documented, strong selling skills including prospecting, qualifying, negotiation, presentation and closing skills.
• Exceptional communication and teaming skills.
• Talk with existing and prospective customers by phone and in person to solicit orders.
• Ability and commitment to independently learn a vast product offering.
• Travel up to 75% depending on geography/territory is required.
• Position requires passing a drug and credit/background check.
• Proficient in PC/Internet technologies.
• College experience; degree preferred.
• Clean driving record.
• Bilingual a plus, but not required.

Base Salary: $38,000/year + Incentives

Additional benefits include:

• Company vehicle
• All business & travel expenses paid, including meals
• Cell phone
• Laptop computer
• Generous Defined Contribution Plan, salary match of 8%
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance offered

Swisher International is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Male/Female/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.