Now Hiring - Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC - Sales Representative - Helena in Helena, MT

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*OBS Smoked & Distribution in Helena is looking to hire a food service salesperson! * This is a full-time position. We value our customers and need your excellent sales skills to promote our seafood products! Our focus is getting high quality product and sustainable seafood to our restaurants and retailers. If you do not have seafood experience, we will consider candidates with a perishable or protein sales background. Pay starting at $19.00 - $21.00 per hour DOE plus commissions. You can be a part of the growth! As a sales representative, you will be out in the field most of the time working closely with chefs in the culinary community promoting seafood product, offering center of the plate suggestions to restaurants offering fresh and frozen product, as well as your seafood knowledge. You will be responsible for maintaining account information and building long-term relationships with customers! ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Spend 75% of work week in the field building business and rapport with customers taking orders * Move as many customers as possible to Blue Cart (On-Line Ordering System). * Visit Key Account locations on a regular basis. Plan each week with the General Manager and review each Monday * Establish new accounts on a pace of three (2) per month minimum * Stay on pace per budget and year over year Gross Profit $. * Assist other sales team members in coverage of their territories as assigned * Work with Buyers, Vendors, to secure and write contracted buys with Key Accounts * Perform cuttings on a regular basis with customers * Build a prospect list of key targets and plan with the General Manager weekly and monthly on strategy * Sell OB label items to every account * Track mileage and other expenses weekly REQUIREMENTS: * Passion for food and people is a must! * Strong Computer skills * Good Listening and communication skills * Knowledge of fresh and frozen seafood, Sushi Products, shellfish, crustaceans, as well as accompanying dry, jarred, and packaged goods * Team Player * Excellent customer service skills * Desire to succeed in the seafood industry BENEFITS: * Paid Time Off * Medical/dental/vision/life insurance * Wellness Program * 401(k) with contributions from the Company * Opportunity to buy our wonderful seafood at a great price! * Company laptop and cell phone along with mileage reimbursement * Opportunity for growth... the sky is the limit! We are a dynamic company that is over a century old! Our reputation, fine seafood products, and great service are our strengths that we desire to continue with your help! Bring your sales experience and take off the ground running offering customers what they deserve - quality product that meets their expectations. We take pride in a safe work environment, drug and background checks required. We are committed to creating a diverse and comfortable workplace for everyone. We are great Company to work for. We invite you to apply for the position! OBS Smoked & Distribution LLC is an equal opportunity employer and provides for the recruitment, hiring, and promotion of women, handicapped persons, Disabled, Veterans, and members of all ethnic minority groups in all areas of work. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Mileage reimbursement * Paid time off * Referral program * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Work Location: In person