Outside Sales Representative / Brand Ambassador (Silicon Valley & San Jose Area)
High-end food distributor with a modern flair in search of a Brand Ambassador/Sales Representative within the Silicon Valley & San Jose Area.
The Company:
Sogno Toscano is an importer and distributor of healthy authentic Italian foods.
We serve the finest restaurants, country clubs, hotels, caterers, culinary schools, specialty food stores and markets in 34 states around the country.
This is a very exciting time in our company; we are looking for a passionate and driven sales professional that can assist in maintaining and expanding our reach.
Position details:
Create new clients in both retail and food service channels, build and maintain healthy relationships with key account contacts, maximize revenue in existing accounts, brand management, travel as needed to meet clients and promote our brand.
The Brand Ambassador ultimately acts as the face of our company by delivering outstanding customer service and building strong relationships.
An energetic team of strong, motivated and highly trained Italian professionals will support the new hire in professional growth path.
Job Responsibilities
- Promoting and selling a diverse, high-end product line
- Close sales by building rapport with potential accounts, showcasing product and service capabilities.
- Cultivating and producing sales revenue through the development and growth of new accounts
- Increasing and expanding sales with existing accounts by introducing new products and services.
- Develop and maintain relationships with purchasing contacts.
- Investigates and resolves customer issues with deliveries, collection, etc.
Qualified applicants should possess:
- Minimum one year of experience in outside food sales, wine sales or other food related industries.
- High energy and enthusiastic attitude.
- Enjoy selling and networking with new potential clients.
- Currently lives in the Silicon Valley / San Jose Area.
- A good understanding of the assigned sales area.
- Passion for Food Industry and Gastronomy and knowledge of quality Italian food.
- Full ability to travel many kilometers with one’s own vehicle
- Availability to work on Sundays (from home)
Requirements:
- Unexpired driver’s license (with Clear MVD record).
- Auto insurance up to date
Compensation:
- Payment on commissions (Sales + GP) with annual minimum guaranteed
- Annual minimum guaranteed: $70,000 -$85,000 (based on the applicant's experience) + Benefits
Benefits:
- $500 for Public Relations (monthly budget)
- $200 for Car Allowance (monthly budget)
- Gas, Tolls, Parking reimbursement (based on the area covered and with limitations)
- Extra Bonus opportunities
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Days
- Flexible schedule
Extra Benefits (paid in part by the company):
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
Language:
- English (Required)
- Italian (Required)
- Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location:
- In person, on the road in Northern California and interstate travel.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Fuel reimbursement
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Minimum one year of experience in outside food sales, wine sales, or other food related industries?
- Currently lives in the Silicon Valley / San Jose Area?
Work Location: In person
