Area Sales Manager - Knoxville

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Generates additional business by analyzing sales territory and individual customers, sampling products, planning sales strategies, and conducting effective sales presentations.
• Grows sales and profit margins continuously to meet established sales and margin goals.
• Sets up new customer accounts by determining pricing, working with the Credit Department for initial authorization, and coordinating with center personnel for order-taking and deliveries.
• Performs initial follow-up work with customers to ensure delivery and product satisfaction.
• Ensures customer satisfaction by providing an exemplary level of service and working closely with other center personnel to resolve customer problems.
• May be personally responsible for making deliveries in emergencies.
• Builds additional business with current customers through product penetration to maximize profitability.
• Minimizes accounts receivable problems by monitoring accounts for credit compliance and following up on issues.
• Maintains awareness of pricing trends within the sales territory to ensure competitive pricing.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 6-12 months food or beverage sales experience
• Valid Driver's License

Nice to Have

• Bachelors Degree in Business Management, Sales/Marketing, or related area
• 1-2 years food or beverage sales experience

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 6-12 months food or beverage sales experience
• Valid Drivers License

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K Employer Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off