Now Hiring - City Line Distributors - Professional Services Salesperson Food Service ? Territory Manager - Northern Connecticut & Western Massachusetts Regions in West Haven, CT

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Salesperson Food Service - Territory Manager For The Regions of Northern Connecticut & Region Western Massachusetts Salary : Negotiable Day Shift: 9am To 5pm* - (Flexible) Work Week: Monday - Friday - (Flexible) City Line is seeking a Salesperson - Territory Manager in Rhode Island. We are an independent food distributor delivering a broad range of food products to customers in 4 states. City Line has been in business for 91 years and is known as an industry leader in supplying restaurants, schools, caterers, hotels, and country clubs. Excellent commission-based salary and bonus opportunity along with full range of benefits comes with the position. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides sales throughout the Rhode Island region supporting the facilitation of order and delivery interaction between foodservice customers and City Line Food Service in all aspects of the sales. Services existing accounts as assigned. Gains understanding of broker relationships to assist in key customer assignments. Assists with the delivery of appropriate marketing materials. Assists and participate in customer events and segment shows. Assists with the demonstration of products and discussion of applications. Gains expertise in the RI area of sales consultation to ensure sales process development. Verifies orders with customers including receiving information, discussing orders and credits with customers. Observes management of accounts receivables. Participates on business reviews, negotiating, understanding and use of market research. Participates and contributes to the RI region team efforts. Performs other duties as assigned. After the initial training and growth period this is a commission paid position. SKILLS & ABILITIES This position requires customer focus with comprehensive communication skills and the ability to express yourself verbally. Must be a strategic thinker, inquisitive, innovative, and creative in order to build relationships, network, link resources and apply business practices. Ability to work effectively in teams and display integrity and honesty. Must be goal driven, have good organizational and administration skills in order to self-manage and develop discipline and be flexible and coachable. Must be able to meet and exceed sales performance goals and execute good time and territory management. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree preferred Minimum 2 years food service sales experience Proficiency in Word, Excel, Office, and Outlook Strong analytical skills Food product knowledge very helpful Ability to work with minimal supervision Accuracy and commitment to customer service Ability to interact with customers, colleagues, and suppliers professionally Ability to work under pressure BENEFITS Medical Dental Vision Free Life Insurance Coverage Weekly Pay Checks Direct Deposit Paid Holidays Sick Days Vacation Days Employee Referral Bonus $500 401(k) Company Match 50%* - Automatic Enrollment after 1 Year Short Term Disability Plan - Eligible after 1 Year of Employment. Free COVID Shots Free Flu Shot Free Thanksgiving Turkey Employee Discounts