Now Hiring - Sales Assistant in Santa Barbara, CA

$20-$25 hourly with a bonus potential of up to 15%

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Promote and sell food service equipment within the assigned geographical territory.
• Identify and develop new customers and business opportunities in the region.
• Collaborate with manufacturer representatives to enhance customer relations.
• Maintain a comprehensive sales database to track customer information and sales activities.
• Negotiate equipment prices for assigned accounts to secure optimal deals.
• Analyze current products to identify potential cost savings for customers.
• Attend sales meetings as outlined by the Sales Manager.
• Evaluate competition, report findings, and provide insights on pricing and programs.
• Utilize software tools such as Auto Quotes, NetSuite, and Sales Force for sales operations.
• Address product quality issues and field-related problems in a timely manner.
• Foster and maintain positive customer service relationships with other departments, branches, vendors, and customers through professional resolution of service issues.
• Ensure the achievement of established goals and timelines.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong negotiation and sales skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Prior experience in the food service equipment industry or sales is preferred.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field or Culinary Degree preferred
• 2 years business-business sales experience
• 2 years industry related experience
• 5 years sales experience in foodservice/hospitality management and/or foodservice sales

Additional Information:

• Kamran and Company, LLC is an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes the most qualified individuals without regard to gender, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran/military status, marital status or any other status protected by federal or state law, with regard to any term or condition of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: In person