Now Hiring - Costa Fruit & Produce - Distributor Sales Representative in Boston, MA

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No agencies or recruiters please! Job Title: Distributor Sales Representative Reports to: Vice President Territory: South Shore, MA, Cape Cod, MA Specific Responsibilities: Markets and grows the brand of Costa Fruit & Produce as the leading produce/specialty distributor in the marketplace Maintains, builds, and deepens relationships with existing customers Develops and attracts new customers within sales territory to hit growth budget Follows through with penetration strategies to maximize sales at all accounts Professionally manages sales territory with focus on face to face customer interaction and presenting new products that further penetration into accounts Communicates effectively and communicates issues in a professional manner to the organization Works with inside sales team to help manage and effectively support our Costa customers Travel: Daily account visits and travel by personal automobile; automobile allowance provided. Attend weekly sales calls (remote) and monthly meetings at our Boston office location Monthly meetings in Boston, MA or within territory Skills Required: Professional sales experience with fresh produce & specialty foods highly desirable Positive attitude and ability to self-motivate on a daily basis Desire to win, be successful, and drive the business forward as their own Customer service and customer first attitude MS Office (MSWORD, MS Excel), Territory analysis, CRM preferred Valid Drivers License Only qualified individuals with recent and verifiable work histories need apply. No agencies or recruiters please! Costa Fruit and Produce Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $65,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Application Question(s): * Do you currently possess the knowledge, abilities, and characteristics a successful salesperson uses to effectively interact with customers, understand their needs, and ultimately close a sale? Experience: * Produce, Foodservice or Specialty Foods Sales: 2 years (Required) * successful sales experience within the industry?: 2 years (Required) Ability to Commute: * Boston, MA 02129 (Required) Willingness to travel: * 75% (Required) Work Location: In person